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Sally Perry is Co-founder, Editor and Reporter at Isle of Wight News from OnTheWight.
Sally has been recognised nationally for her in-depth coverage of the three-week occupation of a factory by workers. As Journalism.co.uk commented at the time, “[they] gave the national and local media a run for its money with its comprehensive coverage of the industrial dispute".
She also received an award for her dogged persistence in highlighting the plight of landlocked Ventnor Undercliff residents following a major landslide (over 200 articles in four+ years).
As well as covering local democracy and holding those in power to account for their decisions, OnTheWight is a champion of The Arts, regularly celebrating the creative talents of Islanders.
The new local council tax scheme was voted through at full council this week. It will impact those receiving Government benefits who are deemed capable of working (excluding the retired and disabled).
Several Cowes councillors expressed their concern over the highways PFI contract and how the town's assets will be given to a private company for 25 years.
Cllr Abraham said that no children dying while in the care of the council’s child protection services was the most important thing when considering the council's ‘inadequate’ in all areas rating by Ofsted.