The Alliance Administration has held the reigns of the Isle of Wight council for its second year now, which its leader said was a very difficult year for everyone.
Now, in week 103 of her leadership, Cllr Lora Peacey-Wilcox reflected on the year the council has had and announced a restructure of senior positions.
Battling with funding pressures
Speaking at the full council meeting last night (Wednesday), she said the council has constantly strived to find ways of doing things differently, as funding pressures continue.
One way of saving money the council agreed in its budget, was a rehaul of the authority.
Aware of impact on staff
Cllr Peacey-Wilcox said the council is now undergoing the long overdue transformational change and was very aware of the impact it would have on staff.
She said the burden does not solely fall onto the officers but also on cabinet members.
Cabinet restructure
Cllr Peacey-Wilcox announced a restructure of the cabinet as it takes onboard responsibility for ‘financial implications’.
She thanked councillors who have worked with the administration in positions across the council and hoped it could continue.
In recent weeks, the Alliance has lost four members — who have jumped ship to join over groups — and had a cabinet member of a crucial portfolio stand down.
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