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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.

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.

14, May 2012·5 min read

Appointment of Waste Contract Advisors: Delegated Decision Voted Through

Report from the recent call-in of the Delegated decision to appoint legal, financial and technical advisors at a cost of £500,000 for the waste strategy

8, August 2012·24 min read

Asphalt plant: East Cowes public meeting report (update 4)

Share your comments about the public meeting that was held in East Cowes last night to hear from the applicant of the Asphalt Plant.

7, September 2012·4 min read

Cabinet member’s talk to ‘protect your assets from care home fees’ questioned

Retired Hack discovered that one of the Conservative Cabinet members is presenting a talk entitled "How wills and trusts can protect your assets from care home fees and other unwanted claims". While that isn't illegal, is there a conflict? The Cabinet member claims not.

20, May 2011·5 min read

Cllr Chris Welsford’s Annual Report As Councillor For Ventnor East

Cllr Welsford gives his annual report as county councillor for Ventnor East

2, December 2011·1 min read

Cllr Edward Giles Cleared By Consideration Sub-Committee

Cllr Edward Giles is cleared by the council's sub-committee of claims by Cllr Barry he breached the Code of Conduct.

8, April 2011·1 min read

Cllr Giles: Spraying Potholes Gold Is ‘Dangerous To Road Users’

Better put on your sunglasses if you're driving in Newport

30, March 2011·1 min read

Cllr Giles’ Responds Over PFI £1bn Island Economy Benefit

Cllr Giles responses over his 'benefit to the Island economy claim

23, August 2012·3 min read

Cllr Pugh: Cabinet changes announced

Shake up in the Cabinet at County Hall.

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.

22, October 2012·2 min read

Council back-pedals on public toilet cleaning cost hike. Who will pay?

Who will be picking up the bill for the public toilet cleaning contracts which have unexpectedly increased, in some cases, by 50%?

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.

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