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The Executive of Headteachers says that no headteacher willingly would choose for their school to close, but they all understand the closure of some schools is necessary for the benefit of all children on the Isle of Wight
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Cllr Suzie Ellis, the first female leader of the Isle of Wight Conservatives, promises a fresh direction
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The change in legislation that would have removed Daryll Pitcher as a councillor has been delayed by government, says Councillor Quigley
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Isle of Wight council's intention to end the Children's Services partnership with Hampshire prompts responses from local political group
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Some background on Ed Hopper, who is standing as Conservative candidate in the Wootton Bridge by-election
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This time it is the leader of the Conservative Group of councillors who is putting the motion forward
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A spokesperson for the leading Alliance group of councillors claimed the Conservatives want to pursue school closures
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Isle of Wight councillors react diversely to a no-confidence motion in current independent leadership
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Leaders of the two groups of councillors address the upcoming no confidence vote, advocating unity and forward-focused council collaboration
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Councillor Ellis outlines her leadership aspirations and priorities after Lora Peacey-Wilcox's leadership resignation announcement
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Councillor Ellis called for the ‘bickering’ to stop, so solutions to the Island’s problems can be found
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Councillor Jordan said he had spoken to the then-Conservative group leader and was told the Conservatives ‘could not take a Cabinet role if offered’ as it would require the approval of all group members at County Hall and those in the local Conservative Association
