for Arreton and Newchurch. 
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News OnTheWight has been speaking to those who are in play and also sifting through the rumours as to who will lead the Isle of Wight Conservative councillors. Voting take places on Friday
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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.
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The taskforce will look at transport issues facing people who have to travel to the mainland for treatment
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All those who will be impacted by the planned closures of the mental health day centres are encouraged to attend this public meeting next week to ensure your voice is heard, including family, friends and concerned residents.
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There's an increase in the severity of illnesses being presented and an increase of referrals from children and young people linked to returning to schools, says Isle of Wight NHS Trust’s director of mental health
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The Director of Public Health for the Isle of Wight said the key things to prevent the spread was keeping the vaccination programme up and running
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Vendeing machines in Newport and Sandown will offer almost 30 lines of healthy snacks and drinks such as protein bars, protein shakes, sugar-free drinks, fruit bars and more.
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The slow introduction of visitors back again to St Mary's Hospital has been paused due to the rise in Covid cases in the community
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A discussion about the dress code for councillors attending meetings - largely referencing jackets and ties - was branded misogynist by a female councillor last night
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The majority of those who responded to the consultation were against the proposals, as were the council's own Scrutiny Committee, but last week the Cabinet voted in favour means testing vulnerable adults who receive non-residential care.
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Cllr Michael Lilley said the report did not provide due diligence, criticising the lack of a risk and value for money analysis or consideration of other options.
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At one time, the former Conservative-led Isle of Wight council sought to close Westminster House. Now it has been rated Good in all areas and has £1m investment promised.
