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Cllr Love says that despite being a Cabinet member, he only learnt about the settlement through the press, and believes the council should be transparent about the settlement figure agreed through mediation with BCTQ and Mainstay Marine
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The council's £250k plan for the Isle of Wight floating bridge crossing sparks debate
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With the date for legal mediation drawing closer, Cllr Phil Jordan has confirmed that IWC are looking for a settlement of millions from FB6's designers and builders
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The mainland care placements that were used between April and September to ease pressure on the Island’s adult social care sector have cost the council £1.9m
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Just days after Cllr Ian Ward said “Residents will be able to use the floating bridge during the Christmas period so they can enjoy shopping, celebrating and travelling to family and friends,” the service has been suspended due to another failure of the £6.5+m bridge.
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Sisters of Christ propose a 25-house development near Holy Cross Primary School, following improved layout and green space. Public consultation open
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As well as a £2.6m budget gap in Adult Social Care, there's a £1.28m hole in the leisure and sports development budget
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This Isle of Wight councillor has announced that he'll be standing in the General Election on 12th December
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The Shared Lives service was launched to provide more options for people to be able to live full lives, as members of their communities, in a home they could call their own, with the care and support they need
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The anonymous survey will help to shape the Isle of Wight's strategy and priorities for Islanders with autism or learning disabilities
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After four years of hard work by members of the community, fundraising and organising the first phase of works, East Cowes Esplanade is proving popular once again
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Cllr Michael Lilley said the report did not provide due diligence, criticising the lack of a risk and value for money analysis or consideration of other options.
