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Eddie Giles

Cllr Edward (Eddie) Giles was an Isle of Wight councillor for Wootton until he lost his seat to UKIP candidate in the 2013 local elections.

Whilst a councillor, he was also a cabinet member for Cabinet Member for Procurement, Fire, Highways and Transport and responsible for the 25 year highways PFI contract.

Below are some of the articles published through OnTheWight that mention Cllr Giles.

Andrew Turner - looking to his side

22, January 2015·1 min read

New plan to deselect Andrew Turner – with or without his approval

Andrew Turner repeatedly said he would ignore any 'No confidence' vote against him by the IWCA Executive members. His detractors are now taking a different approach. OnTheWight has the details of how they aim to remove the very foundation of his selection.

9, January 2015·2 min read

Andrew Turner: ‘Tender your resignation’ say Trustees of IWCA

Trustees and past Chairs of the IWCA say the Association is irrevocably split, with more and more members seeing Andrew Turner as a liability in the forthcoming campaign.

Andrew Turner

13, January 2014·3 min read

Read the IWCA papers designed to frustrate Andrew Turner’s selection as MP

OnTheWight has sourced the documents - a closely-guarded secret until now - which name those who attempted to frustrate the MP's selection.

Polling station:

22, March 2013·1 min read

Island Conservatives announce 40 candidates for local election

Island Conservatives announce their candidates standing in the 2013 local elections.

14, March 2013·1 min read

Ferry companies discuss their concerns with Secretary of State for Transport

Heads of the three cross-Solent ferry companies meet Government minister to discuss their concerns.

Road works sign

2, March 2013·1 min read

Letter: How will IWC cope with the Highways PFI?

One readers asks why roadworks that could be integrated into the Highways PFI are being carried out before the contract starts.

ferry wash

12, February 2013·1 min read

Council set out proposals to join Local Transport Body

New transport body is planned for the Solent area and may have the potential to access £2 million-plus government funding.

Waste:

4, February 2013·1 min read

Outline Business Case for council’s PPP Waste Contract released

The current PFI waste contract with Island Waste Services comes to an end in 2015. Cabinet papers released today reveal the long-awaited Outline Business Case for the next PPP waste contract.

18, January 2013·6 min read

Cllr Welsford defends right to debate breach of constitution in chamber

Independent councillor for Ventnor East, Chris Welsford responds to Cllr Pugh's earlier statement over his 'breach of constitution' motion (speech also shared below) that was stopped in its tracks at full council on Wednesday.

13, January 2013·1 min read

Niton residents call for action over non-salted roads

Village residents unite over non-salting of Niton roads and call for the Isle of Wight council to reconsider their salting routes.

Ferry

8, January 2013·2 min read

Council to urge Government’s involvement over cross-Solent travel

Members will vote on a motion next week to urge the Government to recognise the economic importance of cross-Solent travel to the Island and invest in future infrastructure

17, December 2012·5 min read

Robert Jones has paid the price of unsalted roads for last 30 years

Retired Hack hears the story of one Islander whose life has been severely affected by a near-death car crash on icy roads as a direct result of unsalted roads.

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