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First batch of highways PFI contractual documents are released by the council.
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James Luke asks why the promised PFI contractual documents haven't been released by the council yet
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Both council and main contractor appeared unprepared for questions, we're told.
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Clarification of PFI contractor Vinci's dependency on approval of the proposed asphalt plant will be sought at public meeting on Tuesday evening.
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Mike Starke fills in some gaps to the highways PFI contract funder, Meridiam.
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The Isle of Wight council has today committed the Island's residents to a 25 year PFI deal with a French-owned company by signing a contract ...in London. Work is expected to start on 1 April 2013 - please insert your own punchline.
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An historic moment for the Isle of Wight council took place last week as the majority of members chose to endorse the appointment of the 25 year PFI highways service provider, Vinci-Meridiam.
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As tweeted earlier, Cabinet members approve the 25 year contract for highways PFI with Vinci Concessions and Meridiam.
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There's not a person on the Island who doesn't want our roads to be rescued from years of council under-investment - but is committing Islanders to a 25-year contract the only way to fix them? Here's a list of unanswered questions - worrying, as Conservative councillors aim to vote it through Wednesday night.
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A mixed bag for the Cabinet at next week's meeting.
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Daft Old Duffer is back, this time posing some questions about the proposed Highways PFI
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Council release details of apprenticeships and scholarships as part of the Highways PFI Contract
