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Members of the IOW branch of the National Autistic Society are concerned about words used by Cllr Roger Mazillius in a council press release
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Local community groups and residents are being invited to hear and discuss more about a new watchdog body for Island health and adult social services at an event in Newport later this month.
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How long will it be before the council 'Communications' team realise that they can't pull tricks like this any more? The Internet is watching!
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Clr Mazillius says he regrets that his original comments were not interpreted in the way they were intended over autism consultation
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High Court Judge declares council's policy on adult social care unlawful and will be forced to put back in place the services that were cut under the new policy for two severely disabled Islanders - setting a precedent for others who may be affected by the cuts on the Island and across the UK.
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IW Stop The Cuts Alliance call for councillors position to be considered, as well as Head of Legal Services and for all costs associated with the defeated High Court Case to be revealed.
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VB published open letter to the council from VB reader Hazel Wyld regarding adult social care
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New twist in outcome of High Court Case as Cllr Pugh asks for input from Stop The Cuts Alliance, despite refusing their help several weeks ago.
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Cllr Pugh apologises for adopting over elaborate criteria for adult social care assessments.
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Independent councillors say that assertions to the contrary, responsibility must lie with the current leader and cabinet members of the Isle of Wight Council who pushed through the provisions in question.
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Members of the Cowes division of the Isle of Wight (IOW) National Autistic Society (NAS) are rolling up their sleeves and baking up a storm in anticipation of their very own cupcake themed FestiviTea party, to raise money for children with autism and their families on the IOW.
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We share our views on the conduct of councillors at last week's Full Council meeting when questions over the costs of the High Court case were raised.
