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Cllr Love praises his Adult Social Care teams for their innovative work in the last year and warns that 2023 is going to be a year which significantly challenges the finances of us all
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Cllr Julie Jones-Evans said the remark from Cllr Love about leisure centres possibly being closed was an unguarded remark, but not what the Island was looking for
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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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The networking event, from 1.30pm until 4pm, is an opportunity to commemorate those who have died from an AIDS-related illness and to support people living with HIV
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Christmas shoeboxes heading to Ukraine to help alleviate some of the worst deprivations for soldiers
The bitter Ukraine winters are renowned for their long periods below freezing and biting winds, so the contents should help alleviate some of the worst deprivations which the Ukraine soldiers must, of necessity, endure in order to secure their country
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It was thought keeping the service in-house would pose the least risk and allow the council greater control and quicker responses
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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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The council said some Isle of Wight services may have to close if it does not receive promised government money for adult social care
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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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There is an increasing rate of Isle of Wight hospital admissions due to alcohol-related conditions and deaths from drug misuse remain above the national and south-east average
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A comprehensive review of domestic abuse and sexual assault services on the Isle of Wight will help to meet residents’ needs
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More than £50,000 has already been awarded, with another £50,000 up for grabs for groups supporting mental wellbeing
