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Isle of Wight council's intention to end the Children's Services partnership with Hampshire prompts responses from local political group
Andrew Garratt
Andrew Garratt was elected as Isle of Wight councillor for Parkhurst in the May 2017 local council elections. He was re-elected to the same ward in the May 2021 elections.
He is a member of the Liberal Democrat Party and Chairman of the Audit Committee.
Below are some of the articles in which Cllr Garratt is mentioned.
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Council tax relief for struggling Isle of Wight residents; plan approved by Full Council
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The council insist they're still in the early stages, but Cllr Garratt says they've had plenty of time to get on the doorsteps and talk to the residents who will be affected by possible road layout changes.
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Councillors share their reaction at news the Chief Executive will be leaving the Isle of Wight council for the top job at Cumbria County Council
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Opposition councillor, Paul Fuller, said it was unfair and mean that IWC was focusing on trying to raise a few savings from people who can ill afford it
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More voices are added to the concerns expressed about the reopening of primary and special schools from tomorrow. Read the details within
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Councillors express concerns over school closures as the cabinet prepares for a final decision.
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Find out what your Isle of Wight councillor had to say about giving 16 year olds the vote when it was discussed in the council chamber last week, and see whether you agree with them.
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The administration says it recognises the need to deal with poverty and would do all it could to challenge the issues, but Cllr Brodie says he won't let them off the hook
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Isle of Wight council vows to reduce child poverty after a 63% increase in free school meal eligibility
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Cllr Garratt explains the areas of the Alliance Group's budget proposals that he'd like to see change
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Councillors unanimously backed Cllr Richard Quigley's motion to help the Isle of Wight and its residents cope with the cost of living crisis
