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There were calls for the Paper to go back to the Employment Committee and for the role of MD to be market tested rather than recruited from within the council, but the proposals were voted through.
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If approved by the Cabinet, the post held by Dave Burbage will move to an employment contract with PAYE.
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Independent councillors say a school-boy-error has been made. The possible impact? A £4.8m hole in the County Hall Refurb Budget
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The government will be giving the council £13.5m less in the next financial year, meaning they'll, yet again, have to find ways of making savings.
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A recruitment campaign to find a new Isle of Wight Chief Executive will be initiated immediately to replace the MD who plans to leave the council in the next six months.
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The BBC's investigative radio programme, File on 4, will tonight (8pm) report on its findings about senior council officials being paid through Limited companies, a la Dave Burbage Consulting Ltd at Isle of Wight council.
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Council clarify procurement of Dave Burbage's contract
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Cowes resident poses a series of questions to council leader David Pugh over issues surrounding the future of the Riverside Centre.
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The now-ex Chief Exec of Isle of Wight Council, Steve Beynon, has started selling himself as a "Strong strategic leader with proven track record of addressing under-performance", an "Inspiring communicator" with "Honest and consistent behaviour".
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Changes to the council's Corporate Plan to be discussed at Full Council on 15th June. Document embedded for your convenience.
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The plight of the marooned Undecliff residents has resulted in an outpouring of support from Islanders. What OnTheWight is hearing from the top bods at the council sounds like there might be a chance for this to be resolved sensibly, following the re-closing of the volunteer-rebuilt road.
