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The ‘Exceptional Hardship Fund’ was scrapped last month through a Conservative Party motion, but has been voted back thanks to a Green Party/Alliance motion
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Councillor Jordan said he had spoken to the then-Conservative group leader and was told the Conservatives ‘could not take a Cabinet role if offered’ as it would require the approval of all group members at County Hall and those in the local Conservative Association
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Karl Love's election as council chairman marks progress for inclusion on the Island
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In 2017, the Isle of Wight was only two spots above the bottom of the league table - congratulations to all those who helped take it to the top
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Following News OnTheWight's report last night of the outcome of the vote on the draft Island Planning Strategy, here's what your councillors said
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The Floating Bridge fiasco reached the dizzy heights of the BBC’s Politics South show this morning. Link to watch again within
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Health Chief for the Isle of Wight says it's likely that Omicron will become the dominant variant over the coming weeks
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The Floating Bridge Stakeholders group argue Floating Bridge 6 "would never be fit for purpose", and "should be scrapped and replaced entirely".
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Things seem to be moving in the right direction, with the Leader of the council saying "there is a bit of light at the end of this very dark and very long tunnel"
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The plea comes after many drivers have been using alternative routes, which Island Roads say are not suitable for the volume of traffic
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There's a huge amount planned for the bicentennial celebrations in East Cowes next weekend including, a grand procession, esplanade festival, town exhibition, new Victoria Town Trail among other things.
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The Isle of Wight councillor for East Cowes, Karl Love, is calling on residents to show their support for the iconic tree, which is due to be removed by the end of next week.
