Retired Hack, Author at Isle of Wight News from OnTheWight

6, February 2013·6 min read

Procedural rule used to stop debate: The council’s reasons questioned

Regular contributor, Retired Hack, sets out the events that took place in the lead-up to, and following, the attempt by Cllr Abraham to silence debate over highways PFI and the asphalt planning application at the last full council meeting.

13, January 2013·1 min read

Niton residents call for action over non-salted roads

Village residents unite over non-salting of Niton roads and call for the Isle of Wight council to reconsider their salting routes.

26, December 2012·2 min read

Ambulance crew not able to reach crash victim due to icy road

We hear the story of another Islander who was involved in a car accident due to unsalted icy roads.

17, December 2012·5 min read

Robert Jones has paid the price of unsalted roads for last 30 years

Retired Hack hears the story of one Islander whose life has been severely affected by a near-death car crash on icy roads as a direct result of unsalted roads.

29, November 2012·4 min read

Critical rebuttal of David Pugh’s DCMS library evidence released by Keith Fagan

On The Wight publish the detailed document sent by Islander Keith Fagan to the Government committee investigating library closures. It challenges evidence given by council leader David Pugh to the committee. Cllr Pugh refutes the claims.

7, September 2012·4 min read

Cabinet member’s talk to ‘protect your assets from care home fees’ questioned

Retired Hack discovered that one of the Conservative Cabinet members is presenting a talk entitled "How wills and trusts can protect your assets from care home fees and other unwanted claims". While that isn't illegal, is there a conflict? The Cabinet member claims not.

14, August 2012·3 min read

Exposed: IW Festival emergency and safety plan: Council failed to sign it off

VB discovers that the IW Festival 'Event Safety and Operational Plan,' a vital document that was supposed to be signed off by council director Stuart Love and Cllr George Brown prior to the event wasn't signed off by them

10, August 2012·3 min read

Council Tax benefits could be slashed next April

There are some major changes in Council tax benefits coming next April, which could lead to the IW Council making low-income families find an extra £325/year.

2, March 2012·1 min read

Niton Conservation Area: Planning Officers Faced Tough Questioning

Isle of Wight planning officers faced tough questioning in Niton on Thursday night after being forced to go to the village to try to rescue plans for an unpopular Conservation Area.

6, February 2012·3 min read

Questions For Isle of Wight Council Over Ltd Company Loophole (Update 2)

Questions on this are being raised in Parliament. The council's top man, Steve Beynon, needs to answer question on this.

14, December 2011·1 min read

Frosty Reception For Conservation Area Plans In Niton

Niton residents aren't best pleased at plans to introduce a conservation zone in the area.

11, September 2011·3 min read

Two Wight: Calling A Truce On A Split Island

Retired Hack turns his humour to the issues that might be thrown up by Two Wight

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