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Find out what your councillor has to say about the issues being debated at first Isle of Wight full council meeting of 2019. Follow our live reporting here.
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Councillors debated and voted on next year's budget, which sees £5.5m of cuts/savings to public services including a 2.99 per cent increase to Council Tax, £1 overnight parking across the Island and 5% increase in crematorium and cemetery charges.
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Scrutiny Committee members will be looking at the plans to 'revamp' the fire service as well as hear an update on the Cowes floating bridge. Tune in from 5pm as OnTheWight report live from the chamber.
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Strong criticism from the Bembridge Library Users Group against the council and their plans and process of library closures
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It's World Autism Awareness Day and many people on the Isle of Wight are hoping this year sees a turnaround in the support given to children on the spectrum.
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Former acting head of the Isle of Wight Music Service sends an open letter to the members of the Panel who will be making decisions on its future next week.
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Any decision on the future of the Isle of Wight Fire and Rescue Service has been delayed until April. The recommendation should ensure a public information event take place in the next month.
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The boatbuilder say their expansion plans will safeguard twenty seven existing full time jobs.
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The chair of Governors for Christ the King College pulls the council's consultation apart
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Church leaders say the plan by IWC to end discretionary concessionary fares to faith schools is divisive
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Two councillors in East Cowes say the calculations on predicted income from foot passengers is flawed and should be corrected before a public consultation takes place.
