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The council say that infrastructure funding will help attract private sector investment – and estimates it could "eventually create around 550 long-term jobs and 20 during the construction phases".
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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Over £47,000,000 has been paid out to Isle of Wight businesses as part of the two grant schemes from the Government, but it will be closing very soon, so eligible businesses are urged to apply before the deadline
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It was announced at tonight's Cabinet meeting that arbitration proceedings with AEW have come to end, as no agreement could be reached
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Leslies Motors have loaned a Toyota Prius Hybrid to the Isle of Wight council for three months to use as they wish and help to get a better idea of how to plan for the future.
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During Wednesday's full council meeting, several councillors upped and left before the end of the meeting, missing an important vote on how the council handles applications for fracking on the Isle of Wight. One reader was disgusted enough at their actions that she's shared the letter she sent them the next day.
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The Conservatives claim all beach cleaning must be paid for by the council as a statutory duty. OnTheWight has confirmation from the council this is not the full picture.
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It's hoped the fully-refurbished cliff lift will open in May, in time for the main summer holiday season.
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The Task Group set up earlier this year aims to tackle a lack of investment, poor transport links and problems with year-round employment.
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Newport and Ryde retailers are invited to attend two launch events to find out more about using social media alongside traditional methods of marketing themselves to potential shoppers.
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Cllr Wayne Whittle said the site has the the potential scope for enhancing Newport, extending the town centre and bringing the derelict buildings back into use. Details within
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The changes mean investors will be able to negotiate longer leases with the Isle of Wight council, and it takes the brakes off the proposed plans for the Harbour
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If you've been looking forward to hurtling down Ryde's Union Street this summer on the water slide, you'll have to find another way to do it as the Ryde Slide is taking a year off.
