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Chair of the Corporate Scrutiny Committee explains why he cancelled the meeting that would not normally be taking place in August
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There has been disquiet among locals about the continued closure of the seafront paddling pool. Cllr Love explains why it must remain closed
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As privacy screens go up around the Isle of Wight Fuel’s depot, Cllr Love fears that if the depot is dismantled, it’ll end the chance of establishing a new fuel supply company on that site, leaving the Island vulnerable
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The Isle of Wight councillor says that "For all our sakes, including Isle of Wight council, we must draw this matter to a close"
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The long-running saga of the Cowes Floating Bridge was discussed at last night's Isle of Wight council Scrutiny Committee. Details within
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The Scrutiny Committee is designed to examine decisions made by Isle of Wight council. It has, for as long as we can remember, been chaired by an opposition councillor … until last night
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Karl Love says the Isle of Wight council will have to 'bear the brunt' for the continued delays to the return of Floating Bridge 6, which will have been out of service for over a quarter of the year
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The trip to see the old Floating Bridge, that the council sold three years ago, was organised so councillors could determine the condition of the vessel
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Since the pictures emerged, the group has been criticised for apparently not sticking to Covid-19 guidelines — such as the Rule of Six, wearing face masks and socially distancing
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A passenger launch is in operation for foot passengers and cyclists. Details within
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Cllr Karl Love said there is 'institutional blindness' as far as the Floating Bridge is concerned — the belief that the problems can be fixed no matter what. Details within
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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
