Steve Beynon Isle of Wight

12, December 2017·3 min read

Christ the King College refute Council’s view on school’s ‘ill-judgement’

Following the Isle of Wight council's statement this morning claiming Christ the King College was £2.7m in debt, the school has responded, refuting IWC's claim that the decision to lease the building was ill-judged, claiming audits have shown "there is absolutely no evidence of any financial mismanagement".

30, September 2015·2 min read

Dave Burbage resigns as Managing Director of the Isle of Wight council (updated)

It's not a huge surprise - he'd wanted to promote an internal officer to Chief Exec. Councillors said they'd like to look at fresh talent. Here's what we know so far.

2, July 2014·3 min read

Riverside Centre to finally be transferred back to the community. Why did it take so long?

It's taken nearly twenty years for ownership to be passed back to the Riverside Centre in the form of a Community Asset Transfer.

25, April 2014·4 min read

David Pugh: My two regrets over Cowes Enterprise College

David Pugh details his regrets with the CEC project, considering the line between where he accepts responsibility and where he doesn't.

7, April 2014·1 min read

David Pugh on Cowes Enterprise: I’m not publicly accountable anymore

Following calls for him to return be asked questions about Cowes Enterprise College, the ex-Leader of IWC gives his reasons why he won't be taking up the offer.

18, March 2014·2 min read

Yes, council leader’s allowance may rise, but it’ll still be £7,903 less than David Pugh’s was

The County Press recently suggested the Leader's allowance was going to be 'sky rocketing' by rising from £11,549 to £15,806. Coupled with his basic allowance, it's still considerably less than under the Conservative administration.

14, March 2014·3 min read

Guess who’s educating Essex?

There's a question that may've been on the minds of many Islanders in the last year and Retired Hack is this week able to provide the answer.

3, February 2014·1 min read

The fate of Ventnor’s Coastal Centre to be decided next week (updated)

If the 26 year lease is approved, work will start as soon as possible to convert the building into a community and enterprise hub,

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6, January 2014·1 min read

Council boss could take 20% pay cut

As part of the council's cost cutting measures, Dave Burbage could take a 20% pay cut.

1, October 2013·2 min read

Councillor calls for detail of staff payouts to be made public

Councillor says, "It is unthinkable that Councillors do not know the level of payments which they are in effect being asked to sanction."

3, September 2013·2 min read

Riverside Centre: Cabinet members to consider future plans

The future is looking bright for the Riverside Centre as the possibility of a Community Asset Transfer is considered by Cabinet members.

8, August 2013·4 min read

Steve Beynon: Still blaming everyone else for Island’s education failures

Following the damning Ofsted report on Isle of Wight council's education, we try and get answers from the people - Steve Beynon and David Pugh - who were in charge, before they left without bearing the consequences.

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