Hampshire and Isle of Wight Air Ambulance funds portable defibrillators for non-stop community support
19, June 2014·1 min readThe spotlight goes on Cllr Jon Gilbey at next Scrutiny CommitteeCllr Jon Gilbey will be the first Executive member to go under the spotlight by Scrutiny Committee members.
21, October 2013·1 min readCllr Geoff Lumley’s impression of the council so farOnTheWight has invited members from each political group or party on the Isle of Wight council to share their impressions of how the first six months of an Independent-led Isle of Wight council is working.
7, June 2013·2 min readOverview & Scrutiny Committee: Chair reports from first meetingFuture meetings of the Overview & Scrutiny Committee will start at 6pm to encourage more members of the public to attend.
25, November 2012·2 min readLetter: Why political parties matter in local governmentThe Isle of Wight's only elected Labour councillor responds to the suggestion to by an On The Wight reader to "keep politics out of local authorities".
20, October 2011·1 min readCouncil Scrutiny? What Scrutiny? Says Cllr Geoff LumleyCllr Geoff Lumley calls on the public to scrutinise the Overview and Scrutiny Committee which he says is an indictment on the previous good work
3, October 2011·1 min readLetter To The Editor: Are The Council Building A War Chest?Cllr Geoff Lumley accuses the council of creating a war chest, to bring out just before the next election
17, June 2011·1 min readFurther Machinations Over Fire Control DecisionGeoff Lumley is unhappy that his motion is being rushed through Cabinet with little time for consultation on the officers' reports.
18, February 2011·3 min readLabour Councillor, Geoff Lumley Releases ‘The People’s Budget’Labour councillor Geoff Lumley reveals his alternative budget
1, February 2011·1 min readPugh’s London Lobby Secures ‘chickenfeed’Release from Geoff Lumley claims only £4,000 gained from Government after Pugh's trip.
30, November 2010·1 min read‘Opposition’ Councillors To Seek MP’s Support For Lobbying CampaignCouncillors call for help from Island MP
23, July 2009·1 min readVestas Sit-in: Local Consortium Grant Not Possible For VestasCllr Geoff Lumley finds consortium grant for the future of Vestas is not possible.