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The Isle of Wight MP, Andrew Turner, says he's convinced that he can "negotiate a better deal than the one currently on the table - whether that be with the current Solent partners or perhaps with Hampshire".
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Cllr Bob Seely stated this week that 'pre-nuptials' are vital before entering into discussions about the Solent Devolution. The Leader of the council, Jonathan Bacon, has responded says if Full Council rejects the Combined Authority then the process is stopped in its tracks and they won’t even get to the 'pre-nuptial' stage.
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Cllr Seely says the Blanchards development is the "wrong size and in the wrong place, and against the wishes of the local community", who fed-up with "aggressive developers pushing the system".
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The Planning Inspectorate has upheld an appeal by the developers after plans plans for a holiday park at Atherfield Bay were rejected by the Isle of Wight council.
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Although the officer recommended conditional permission, the Planning Committee rejected the application by seven votes to five.
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The local councillor says 98% of those who commented on the application were opposed and that approving the development would go against national planning policy.
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Wondering who might be in the wings should Andrew Turner be de-selected today or stand down as Conservative candidate in the General Election? OnTheWight has a list of possibles.
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Many have commented that the roads on the Isle of Wight seem to be flooding a lot more theses days. An Isle of Wight councillor is raising concerns about the Island’s drainage capability and the knock-on effect it has on residents.
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Nearly 300 residents and parents in the village of Chillerton have signed a petition calling for a 20mph limit around Chillerton and Rookley School, in the village.
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Residents of the picturesque village of Brighstone have written to the Council in significant numbers to voice their objections to a major development aimed at the heart of the village.
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Cllr Seely is hoping some of the £100,000 Community Highway Fund will be spent on roads in the Back of the Wight.
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Agents for the developer of a housing scheme in Brighstone met with residents yesterday to present the plans and hear feedback.
