The officer for homelessness at the Isle of Wight council says there's still much to do, but alongside partners, they're beginning to make change possible for people that have found themselves with no other options but to sleep rough
The Coroner’s office has been in regular contact with bereaved families, with the Coroner saying the public had been ’eminently reasonable and understanding in relation to their expectations’
OnTheWight will be reporting live from the Isle of Wight council’s Cabinet meeting, where, among other things, members will make their decision on controversial plans to scrap the Local Area Coordinators.
This does not replace what is already in place, but provides another option for residents to complete the initial self-assessment form via the Internet if they wish
The Isle of Wight council has had an interim arrangement with Hampshire in place since the beginning of last year. They are recommending the cabinet approve a long-term arrangement.
An ‘unpalatable' increase to Wightcare service charges and cut in hours at Lynnbottom Tip have been discussed at tonight's Isle of Wight council Cabinet meeting.
Cllr Ward pleaded with Isle of Wight council to support a motion that "recognises freedom that service men gave to us by fighting in the First World War" and tearfully explained his experience of PTSD.