Jonathan Bacon

4, January 2017·3 min read

Stunning accusations: The real reason for today’s Executive reshuffle (updated)

The official version of the council's latest Executive reshuffle doesn't tell the full story. OnTheWight has the full details - and they're staggering.

4, January 2017·1 min read

New man to oversee PFI contract

Cllr Ian Stephens has stepped down from the Isle of Wight council executive. His replacement returns to the Executive after resigning back in 2015.

22, December 2016·1 min read

Funding round open for Isle of Wight youth projects

Grants of up to £20,000 can be made for organisations to deliver youth opportunities and positive activities in a safe and social environment.

21, December 2016·1 min read

Solent Devolution Deal ‘left in the in-tray’ for ‘foreseeable future’

Sounds like plans for the Solent Devolution deal are not going to be forthcoming from the Government in the immediate future.

19, December 2016·1 min read

Education on the Isle of Wight has ‘turned a corner’ says Leader

The council leader says "Ofsted outcomes are demonstrating that education has turned the corner on the Island" and praises Ryde Academy on their recent inspection.

8, December 2016·2 min read

Bacon calls nonsense on accusations of ‘cover up’

Conservatives rushed to accuse the Independent leadership of trying to cover things up, when he says the Executive reshuffle had been planned for sometime, but brought forward due to Cllr Jordan's circumstances.

7, December 2016·1 min read

Isle of Wight Executive undergoes a reshuffle

In the lead up to the clear focus on regeneration over the coming months, the leader of the Isle of Wight council has restructured the Executive.

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5, December 2016·3 min read

Whitehouse chimes in over school holiday fines court case, but incorrect target say others

The Conservative Government asked Isle of Wight council to appeal school holiday fines case, others remind Conservative councillor and MP.

Andrew Turner - PMQs - IWC finance - 3 Feb 2016

30, November 2016·1 min read

MP asks Chancellor whether the Isle of Wight deserves extra support (updated)

Isle of Wight MP, Andrew Turner, asked the Chancellor whether he agreed the Island deserves extra support from the Government due of additional challenges.

25, November 2016·2 min read

Conservatives lobby government to block financial help to the Isle of Wight say Indies

The Island Independents say it's become clear that the Conservative councillors have no wish to support Islanders and are only interested in taking power and making cuts.

16, November 2016·1 min read

Isle of Wight council leader concerned about ongoing squeeze on school funding

Leader of the council says he's very concerned about the ongoing impact of the squeeze on school funding on the Island's schools.

15, November 2016·3 min read

Downing Street visit for Fight for the Isle of Wight campaigners

A contingent from the Isle of Wight is delivering a 10,000 signature petition to the Government today, calling for more money for the Island.

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