The Isle of Wight Conservatives say they are setting up joint approach to keep young talent from leaving the Island after figures show there is a "net outflow of people aged 15 to 29 and a net inflow of people aged 60-69".
The three proposed budgets were debated for almost two hours at County Hall last night (see our live coverage) but the Conservative-UKIP-IMG proposal narrowly received the most votes.
Follow the debate from the comfort of your sofa or office chair. Members will be debating the proposed Conservative-Alliance budget as well as the two alternative budgets.
646 people lost their lives on the SS Mendi on 21st February 1917 when it collided with a cargo ship. Special tributes were paid today in Portsmouth and at St Catherine's on the south coast of the Isle of Wight.
Former Executive member, Phil Jordan, who has an indepth knowledge of the situation on Undercliff Drive, explains why the Leader's claims of reopening the road are extremely premature.
Following the reduced service over recent weeks, Hovertravel will be reverting to their winter timetable with 15 minute service at commuter times from Wednesday.