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News, hot from the meeting to save Island Line, the DfT have informed Isle of Wight council officials that the line will be included in the next rail Franchise
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The scheme was described as a positive and historic step forward for the Isle of Wight council.
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Whilst some councillors believe the work of the Transport and Infrastructure Task Force will see the return of steam trains to Isle of Wight railway lines, one councillor believes it is 'pure and utter fantasy'.
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Cllr Geoff Lumley says getting County Hall to tell Newport Parish Council how much the services they want to take on would cost "has been like drawing teeth". They have a pot of extra money, but it's still unspent.
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The Island Independent councillors say that the new measures mean they can hopefully avoid more of the damaging cuts in front line services that have been forced upon them in recent years.
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Over 100 residents and businesses shared their views and concerns about the situation at Undercliff Drive and how it's affecting them. All comments will be collated and presented to the council, MP and Island Roads.
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Had Simon Cooke not reported the death of his mother to the Coroner, they would not have known about it or the safeguarding issues that have arisen because of it. He hopes the council will heed the recommendations of the Coroner to avoid the same thing being repeated elsewhere.
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There is a recommendation to not endorse the STP document, which Labour councillor, Geoff Lumley believes is "an attempt by a Tory Government quango, NHS England to undermine and close down many of our highly-valued NHS services."
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The Island Independent Group have released a list of “Red Lines” in the budget, marking items they were not willing to to introduce or make cuts.
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The Isle of Wight Fire and Rescue Service is hosting a fire safety seminar for care home owners and managers.
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The paper was approved unanimously by the Isle of Wight council Executive last night, as it was by the Scrutiny Committee on Tuesday.
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The Island Independents claim IW Conservative councillors plan to derail the Solent Deal so the Isle of Wight can be absorbed into a Conservative-led Hampshire and Isle of Wight.
