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The Principal Policy Adviser of the LGA says there is a strong argument to delay the decision, but council Leader, Dave Stewart, said they would not be "dithering" and the 23 Conservative councillors voted through the proposal.
Wayne Whittle
Wayne Whittle is Conservative county councillor for Ryde North East. 
He was re-elected to the post in the 2013 local elections.
He became Executive member for Tourism and business development (including public realm) in January 2017.
Below are some articles featuring Wayne Whittle.
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A memorandum of agreement has been formed between Enshi in Western China and the Isle of Wight. The partnership will focus on sharing knowledge, promoting collaboration between the two territories, and looking to develop a programme of exchange between businesses, students and organisations.
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The director of regeneration says the Camp Hill site has been a matter of interest to the Conservative administration from day one.
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Over 200 residents popped along to the Ryde Regeneration drop-in session to share their views about ideas and opportunities for the future of the town on Wednesday afternoon/evening.
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Cllr Wayne Whittle gave 300+ Islanders - who have been campaigning to save the Ryde Arena ice rink - some positive news on Saturday. He said the Isle of Wight council was "going to go legal" and that "it's starting next week". Many others also added their own words.
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Cabinet members voted last night to open the consultation on draft budget proposals and some made suggestions of items that should not be included.
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Last week Cllr Ian Ward confirmed to the IWC Cabinet that plans to charge for overnight on-street parking was 'a typo'. Today, nearly a full week later, the council are going back on that, saying the now DO plan to charge!
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At last night's meeting around 60 Ryde residents slated the plans to sell off the harbour and accused the Isle of Wight council of ignoring a regeneration consultation.
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There was standing room only at last night's Ryde Society meeting as residents clashed with Isle of Wight councillors over regeneration plans. Read the report from the meeting.
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Cllr Wayne Whittle said "it is disappointing that it [AEW] continues to find ways of doing anything positive to finally resolve the future of the facility for the community of Ryde".
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In front of a packed meeting last night, Ryde Town Council discussed the possibility of buying the scenic harbour. Details of what was agreed within.
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The Ryde Town council voted to increase the town council tax precept from April at last night's meeting, with two councillors voting against.
