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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.

23, March 2011·2 min read

Highways PFI: Streetlamps To Be Replaced With LED Models

Streetlamps may be changed in Highways PFI scheme

25, March 2011·5 min read

Highways PFI: Is Edward Giles Confused About PFI Value?

Is there confusion from the Cabinet member responsible over where the £1bn of value will be? We think so. He claims it'll be to the Island economy, PFI project manager says that's the amount being invested in the scheme.

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

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

18, April 2011·2 min read

Letter to the Editor: Confusing Signals From Council

One reader shares his views on the

13, May 2011·2 min read

No Hesitation on Highways PFI By Cabinet

The subject of highways PFI raised again by a member of the public at Cabinet this week. The council remain steadfast that they are committed to implementing manifesto decision outlined in 2009 in the relation to PFI

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

18, June 2011·2 min read

Highways PFI Meetings Welcomed By Residents, Say Council

The council say that the public welcomed highways PFI meetings, adding that more than 50 people attended!

21, October 2011·2 min read

Masters Students Analyse Cowes Floating Bridge – For No Cost! (Updated)

Masters students from Southampton Uni start project to study possible future for the East/West Cowes crossing - all for zero cost. All organised by local residents

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, May 2012·1 min read

Waste Contract Too Wide For Waste Improvement Network Says Cllr Giles

Council say they have been talking to Waste Improvement Network about Waste Contract procurement, but the scope of their project is too wide for the framework. We're waiting to hear back on what is so special about the Wight scheme, as 141 other councils had used it successfully.

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

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