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2, October 2014·5 min read

Scrutiny chair tells Indie defectors that non-attendance at meeting will be seen as a ‘cop-out’

The Shanklin councillors say they're following advice from the monitoring officer and not attending the call-in of the council paper they've previously declared an interest in, but chair of the Scrutiny Committee says non-attendance will be seen as a 'cop out'.

1, October 2014·1 min read

Scrutiny Committee consider call-in of contentious paper linked to resignations

The council paper that is apparently at the centre of a row resulting in four councillors leaving the Independent Group will be scrutinised tomorrow from 6pm.

Sign showing footpath closed due to Totland landslip

23, September 2014·2 min read

Spending decision for Undercliff and Totland Seawall ‘called-in’

Whether the call-in will delay work going on behind the scenes to prepare reports due to go to the October Executive for both Undercliff Drive and Totland Seawall is not yet known. We've asked and are awaiting a response.

10, September 2014·1 min read

Decision over Totland seawall made

Residents and businesses have campaigned the council to reinstate the coastal path following a landslip in December 2012.

9, September 2014·3 min read

Jam-packed agenda for tonight’s Council Executive meeting

The agenda is jam-packed tonight and the meeting likely to be extended beyond the allocated two hours.

3, September 2014·1 min read

Executive expected to give budget go ahead for work on Totland seawall and Undercliff Drive

This could be the news that those who want to see Totland Seawall reopened or those wanting pedestrian or cycle access along Undercliff Drive have been waiting for.

12, August 2014·2 min read

Ramblers’ President says urgent action is needed at Totland sea wall (updated)

Kate Ashbrook believes failure of the council to reinstate the coastal path at Totland would be a severe blow to the Island’s economy and to the enjoyment of its residents and visitors.

Army evacuating Undercliff homes by Isle of Wight council - 16 Feb 2014

15, July 2014·6 min read

Undercliff Drive residents say council Executive meeting was ‘a joke’ and ‘waste of time’

Residents are keen for a speedy solution to their current situation, but told OnTheWight they felt the meeting was a 'waste of time' and 'not worthwhile being there'.

8, July 2014·2 min read

Decision on Totland Seawall delayed for another month

The decision to spend the estimated £175,000-£200,000 on a 'mend and make do' option for Totland to Colwell seawall has been delayed for another month.

8, July 2014·2 min read

Executive vote: Free parking in 20 car parks goes, including Appley and Puckpool and parking charges up

As many feared, the proposed changes to parking on the Isle of Wight was voted through last night, but with one councillor notably against most of the proposals.

7, July 2014·1 min read

Live coverage of IW Executive: Parking, Undercliff, floating bridge, Totland Seawall (Updated)

Sally is at County Hall, reporting live from the Executive meeting that is making decisions on many of the Island's most contentious subjects. Follow the updates as they happen.

1, July 2014·1 min read

Short film created to show impact on tourism of closed Totland seawall

Helen created this short film to illustrate how once busy and thriving coastal bays are now suffering due to the closure of the Totland seawall following the landslip in December 2012.

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