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As a starting point, the Cabinet approved the purchase of 50 properties to help relieve the 2,470 households on the waiting list for permanent accommodation
Isle of Wight Council
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Coverage includes the council’s delegated decisions, planning applications, changes in policy and press releases.
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A new Floating Bridge is a realistic possibility, says Cllr Phil Jordan, while blasting the previous administration’s ‘dithering’ four year track record, labelling their huge spending on it, ‘the most expensive sticking plaster this Island has probably ever seen’
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Sisters of Christ propose a 25-house development near Holy Cross Primary School, following improved layout and green space. Public consultation open
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Raising awareness about scams and the harm they can do is a priority of the Isle of Wight Against Scams Partnership. If you're victim of a scam sign up to their Website to Report and Talk.
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The mood of the meeting was anger and disbelief, with huge cheers and rounds of applause for those who stood up to speak and question the decision by Isle of Wight council officers to focus on the future of one school only.
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Last night Cllr Barry Abraham called on an obscure procedural rule to stop any debate, proposed by Independents councillors, on concerns over possible breaches in council constitution in connection with the awarding of the roads PFI contract.
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A new document has been published identifying heritage assets in the Medina Valley considered to be ‘at risk’ or ‘vulnerable’.
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Residents say the battle isn't over yet. The original application for 89 dwellings will be heard by the Planning Inspectorate in August this year.
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The incredible remains of an Isle of Wight third century Roman farmhouse — said to be the 'best example of a Roman bath suite in southern Britain' - opens again next week
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Cllr Bacon said the vision for the Biosphere in the Bay project "includes making the Culver Parade area more attractive to visitors interested in the area’s unique landscape, wildlife and history; attracting a greater share of the increasing eco-tourism sector"
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The applicant wanted to convert the shop into residential accommodation with sash windows and a front door
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Cllr Dore was praised for his research into the subject of mobile average speed cameras prior to the motion being discussed at last week's council meeting. Here's the full transcript of what he said
