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The ward councillor for East Cowes called for the resignation of Cabinet member for Transport, Ian Ward, over his handling of the floating bridge.
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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One member of the Scrutiny Committee said the plans put them 'at risk of corporate manslaughter'. The responsible Cabinet member gave assurances the plans were safe.
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Cllr Garratt questions why there are cracks 20cm deep appearing in a road surfaced just 12 months ago. Here's what Island Roads say.
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A Task and Finish Report is recommending Scrutiny Committee investigate the “perceived level of unfairness” of how Public Health grants are distributed, with community-run sports facilities unable to access the grants.
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The Isle of Wight LibDem councillors say their budget plans are prudent, paid for by redirecting money that would otherwise go into the Council’s transformation and general reserves.
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Councillors debated and voted on next year's budget, which sees £5.5m of cuts/savings to public services including a 2.99 per cent increase to Council Tax, £1 overnight parking across the Island and 5% increase in crematorium and cemetery charges.
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Cllr Garratt said that residents have questions now about the St Mary's Roundabout transformation and they deserve answers.
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Cllr Michael Lilley said he wanted to ensure that no corners had not been cut. Cllr Mosdell had to leave the chamber to compose herself, saying she was 'cross'.
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A special meeting will take place later this month, where councillors will debate postponing the works.
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Chair of the Scrutiny Committee said that residents deserved to know how the decisions were made
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Standen Avenue residents have formed the Camp Hill Community Action Group (CHCAG) and asked the Isle of Wight Council to provide ‘basic safety measures’ in the area
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Cllr Garratt said the council ‘should be doing more for those that need it’ and proposed an amendment, but it was rejected by 19 votes
