The Isle of Wight council is no longer 'forced' by the government to partner with Hampshire for children's services it was revealed last night. A five year agreement was signed in March of this year, so things will continue as they have until the end of that agreement.
Because of an outstanding objection – the application was referred to the Secretary of State, to consider whether to call it in for his own determination
The application for a house at Blythe Way, next to Batts Copse and Sibden Hill nature reserve in Shanklin, was turned down by councillors last year due to the size and scale of the building.
Leader of the council said that given a climate emergency has been declared by the IWC, "I think it is important we make changes where and when we can".