Cllr Love said while it was a step in the right direction, he was gobsmacked at what was proposed by the Government, adding that the IW's adult social care budget would still need to be cut next year
The much anticipated opening of the Ventnor Winter Gardens looks to be set for early summer as new manager says 'good ground' has been made on the interior of the building.
What a good sport! Cllr Lilley dressed up and performed as Danny La Rue at the 'Good Old Days' fundraiser evening for the 'Men Only Isle of Wight' group
Well done to all those involved in the delivery of the 111 service which the CQC found to be 'Good'. The Urgent Care Service was responsive and staff caring but CQC felt safety and leadership 'Requires Improvement'.
Ofsted inspectors found that as a result of outstanding teaching, children get off to an excellent start in the Reception class at this Isle of Wight school.
Dave Stewart says decisions on services rest with the private ferry companies, but that he'll work with the MP and Dept for Transport to impress on them that it may be necessary to arrange government intervention
Last year 34.3% of Isle of Wight children were living in poverty according to the charity End Child Poverty and this figure is increasing says Peter Shreeve, Assistant District Secretary of the National Education Union