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The Fire Brigades Union says that if the Isle of Wight Council Cabinet decide to go ahead with the revamp, it will prove there is no democratic process within the council and that they can steam roll through any decision they like.
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OnTheWight will be reporting live from the April Extraordinary Scrutiny Committee where members will be considering the proposed fire service review and the an update on the Cowes Floating Bridge.
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Cabinet members argue they would never agree to something that would put Islanders at risk, however, those opposing the changes to the fire service claim if approved, "the Isle of Wight Fire and Rescue Service will become less able to protect the residents, visitors and firefighters it serves".
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The Principal Policy Adviser of the LGA says there is a strong argument to delay the decision, but council Leader, Dave Stewart, said they would not be "dithering" and the 23 Conservative councillors voted through the proposal.
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Members of the Isle of Wight Association of Local Councils (IWALC) expressed their concerns about the plans to revamp the Isle of Wight Fire and Rescue Service. Cabinet will be making their decision next month on the plans.
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Members will be discussing the proposed pay policy, the new combined Fire Authority to include Hampshire, Southampton, Portsmouth and the Isle of Wight authorities and the boundary review.
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Although the decision to revamp the Isle of Wight Fire service has been delayed for a month, this separate issue will go out to public consultation.
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An open letter from Isle of Wight firefighters to Councillors points out the lack consultation and "an unnecessary haste" to agree planned changes to the Island's Fire & Rescue Service.
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The Isle of Wight Labour Party is condemning plans by the Isle of Wight Council to cut fire services on the Island, criticising the lack of a full public consultation.
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The FBU had been told a 12 week public consultation would take place, but now say the council has reneged on their promise. Not surprisingly they are very angry about this.
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The council say changes mean that availability of full-time firefighters will be spread across three fire stations, increasing cover during busy periods.
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If you witness a road traffic incident where a car rolls on its roof, the Fire Service share some sensible advice.
