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The Isle of Wight’s mortality rate for drug misuse deaths is also 67 per cent higher than the national average for 2016-18.
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The Isle of Wight council said challenging Southern Water was the responsibility of its regulators, Ofwat, who have said Southern Water’s standards fell below those of other sewerage companies.
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Cremation costs on the Isle of Wight have increased for the eighth time in ten years, but the Isle of Wight Council said its fee was close to the national average.
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With the contract for support for unpaid cares coming to an end next year, a survey has been launched by the Isle of Wight council asking unpaid carers for their views on the support they receive.
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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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The Isle of Wight councillor said "We are all entitled to an opinion. I do not ‘like’ anything people may find offensive"
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Peter Clarke, HM chief inspector of prisons, said there was little support for victims of violence, even though relationships between staff and prisoners were good.
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The reliance on agency staff for the ward, which recently underwent a £200,000 refurbishment, was viewed as unsustainable.
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The council said the car park has resulted in an over provision of car parking and would likely to lead to increased use of the existing ‘substandard’ junction.
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The Isle of Wight council say there is a lack of suitable housing, but councillors say their areas are at capacity.
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The latest report from HMP Isle of Wight shows an increase in assaults on staff and large rise in incidences of prisoner self harm and a surprisingly older population.
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To avoid the legal costs of taking the matter to court, the council is now exploring other options.
