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It's believed that housing targets will remain, but will be a starting point with new flexibilities to reflect local circumstances
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The Isle of Wight council is one of 14 Local Authorities included in the Department for Education's Trailblazers Scheme for Family Hubs and Start of Life Programmes
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If the Bill goes through Parliament, it will mean housing targets will be a ‘starting point’ with new flexibilities to reflect local circumstances
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The aim of the campaign is to raise as much awareness around the world as they can, so people are not overlooked as Zoe was
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Bob Seely says that as Safer Roads Fund is under review he's asked for a commitment from the Minister to ensure funding for the Isle of Wight is forthcoming
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Isle of Wight NHS Trust say they need to spend an additional £10-12 million in order to provide a similar standard of healthcare to that enjoyed by mainland residents, so although the extra money is welcomed, it's half of what's needed
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Seely condemns those Red Funnel workers planning to strike for a better pay offer and working conditions and is calling for a change in legislation to ensure there is a legal obligation for the ferry companies to maintain services during strike action
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The investment plans include potential for a new cruise ship mooring, developing yacht repair facilities, investigating the viability of installing electric charging facilities for vessels and using greener fuels
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"British food, and indeed Isle of Wight food, is something we should be eating and celebrating more" says Isle of Wight MP, Bob Seely
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Seely said a ban, combined with a marine reserve - such as the one in Lyme Bay where fishing and other activity is allowed as long as none are damaging to the seabed or to nature conservation - would be very good news for the Isle of Wight
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Pension Credit provides a vital income ‘top up’ for some of our most vulnerable pensioners – worth more than £3,300 on average
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Freshwater Community Speedwatch has recruited and trained fourteen volunteers, all of whom want to help tackle dangerous driving and reduce the number of road traffic accidents on the Island’s roads
