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Clare Mosdell

Clare Mosdell was elected as councillor for Arreton and Newchurch.

She is also Cabinet member for Adult Social Care and Public Health.

Below are some of the articles relating to Clare.

23, November 2018·6 min read

Councillors attempt to call-in the decision to scrap Local Area Co-ordinators : The detail

Cllr Michael Lilley sets out the detail and shares documents to back up the call-in of the decision to scrap Local Area Co-ordinators, and explains how, in his view, the use of the words “clinically unsafe” prevented an objective decision being made.

23, January 2019·1 min read

CQC rates Isle of Wight council run care homes as Good

Senior Councillor and Director of Adult Social Care for the Isle of Wight Council have paid tribute to the staff's hard work and commitment to providing the very best care to their residents.

dave stewart and clare mosdell during full council

20, November 2020·2 min read

Crack down on pavement parking and speeding on the Isle of Wight agreed

Council leader shares this roundup of plans to tackle speeding and pavement parking on the Isle of Wight

10, June 2019·6 min read

Credibility of Isle of Wight council’s Mental Health Blueprint commitment challenged by campaigners and service users

We're told that austerity is over, but the group campaigning to save the Isle of Wight's mental health day centes believe "the books are balanced on the backs of our most vulnerable friends, family and neighbours" and they challenge the credibility of council's commitment to 'listen to service users'.

8, November 2018·4 min read

Cuts to Local Area Coordinators ‘a false economy’, says councillor

Parish councillor writes to Cabinet members stating that it would incredibly short-sighted to cut funding to this vital service, directly affecting the most vulnerable and isolated people on the Island.

John Metcalfe - Now CEO of Isle of Wight council - 25 Nov 2015

15, January 2019·2 min read

Decision on Cross-Solent Travel Scheme already made, reminds Isle of Wight council CEO

The CEO reminded members that the decision to scrap the funding, as suggested by Director of Adult Social Care, had already been made but was yet to be ratified.

Reg barry looking to camera in the council chamber

19, November 2020·1 min read

Discussion about dress code at council meetings labelled ‘misogynist’

A discussion about the dress code for councillors attending meetings - largely referencing jackets and ties - was branded misogynist by a female councillor last night

7, October 2019·2 min read

Emergency winter night shelter returning to former school site

The local authority is opening an emergency winter shelter at the former Barton Primary School site in Newport. The service will be led by the Salvation Army.

woman with black eyes holding card with smile on it in front of her face

23, February 2021·2 min read

Extra cash to go into supporting victims of domestic abuse

The extra funding - as part of the 2020 Domestic Abuse Bill - will ensure those at risk of domestic abuse receive the right level of support

12, March 2020·1 min read

Fall in number of Isle of Wight rough sleepers, say council

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

Tracey Wagstaff, Dottie Rose and Toby receive the keys to their new home on Branstone Farm

4, November 2022·3 min read

First residents move into award-winning Branstone Farm development

Jointly developed by the Isle of Wight Council and Vectis Housing Association, each of the 42 affordable homes has been built to a high specification for energy efficiency to help reduce energy use

16, March 2021·2 min read

First tenants for new supported living housing service for people with disabilities (updated)

Nine self-contained flats that were previously used for holiday lets have been extensively refurbished, modernised and upgraded

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