Isle of Wight council leader says it's "ready and able to tackle major infrastructure issues on the Island surrounding traffic congestion, quality of life and pollution".
Cllr Lumley says the £200k 'saving' which could result in roads falling apart from day one after the PFI contract expires is short-sighted and "badly letting down the Island who were promised so much by Eddie Giles and his pals”.
Despite former-councillor Eddie Giles previously insisting there was no link between Eurovia receiving planning permission for their proposed asphalt plant and Island Roads being able to deliver their contract, a comment from Eurovia seems to suggest otherwise.
The need for Isle of Wight councillors to declare if they are Masons was explicitly written into the IW council’s constitution in 2001. OnTheWight can reveal this practice was undone last Summer under the last Conservative administration. Why was it undone and under whose authority?
Many subjects, including residents questions, were covered on the night, and are detailed below for you. The last of the 'roadshow' event is taking place tonight in Cowes.
Retired Hack hears the story of one Islander whose life has been severely affected by a near-death car crash on icy roads as a direct result of unsalted roads.