Cllr Garratt has offered to walk the Conservative councillors around the area so they can see the impact their proposals would have on green fields and environmentally important site in the forest
The Liberal Democrat Group on Isle of Wight council set out their proposals for an alternative budget - set to be debated on Wednesday - which sees a focus on community, businesses and the environment
The Isle of Wight Lib Dems say they would put more money into adult care and children's services, as well as keep funding for beach cleaning and community libraries and trial 30 minutes free parking in Newport
The Isle of Wight LibDem councillors say their budget plans are prudent, paid for by redirecting money that would otherwise go into the Council’s transformation and general reserves.
Reinvesting in youth services and the cross-Solent travel scheme that helps people attending appointments on the mainland for radiotherapy, chemotherapy and renal dialysis are just some of the budget amendments being put forward by the LibDems this week.
Cllr Garratt says he set up the survey because he's concerned the Council's own consultation may not gather enough information for the Cabinet to make a properly informed decision.