It had been pitched to News OnTheWight that Lake Parish Council’s debate on controlling public questions could reach the dizzying heights of the much-adored Handforth Parish Council last night, so how could we resist? Here’s what happened
It was suggested the councillors missed the point of the motion, and some were accused of making personal attacks on Cllr Lilley. Comprehensive report within
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Schools have seen more children attending during this lockdown than the first lockdown last year and Isle of Wight council are asking parents to consider whether it is possible for them to stay at home
Concerns were raised about the number of laptops given to Island children, but the Cabinet member says it's almost four times the figure quoted in the meeting
There are around 7,000 children on the Isle of Wight who are deemed to be in poverty, but so far only 400 laptops have been lent out for remote learning. This and other concerns were raised in a council meeting last week