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28, August 2018·1 min read

Drop in those on the Isle of Wight claiming reduced council tax

Local Government Association say that faced with significant cuts to the money they have to look after elderly and disabled, protect children, repair roads and collect bins, many councils have had little choice but to reduce the discount for those receiving council tax relief.

11, July 2018·1 min read

£5m of savings found at Isle of Wight council, but council tax still to rise

Although the Isle of Wight council have an underspend of close to £5,000,000 those in charge say they will still need to raise council tax next year, due to the cuts in government funding.

10, July 2018·1 min read

Public meeting for parents and carers of children with autism

A public meeting for parents and carers of children with autism will be held next week, with Healthwatch offering to raise questions on the behalf of those unable to attend.

10, July 2018·2 min read

School bus fares to be hiked by almost three times for some (updated

If you send your child to a school that is outside their catchment area and you want them to travel on a school bus you have to pay for what's called a 'privilege' seat. From next term the council are hiking the prices by almost three times for some parents. The cabinet member responsible says “I do accept it’s expensive, but I do feel the price increase is justified".

5, July 2018·5 min read

Complaint against Isle of Wight council lodged by Phoenix Trust after being ‘jerked around’

A charity which provides day care for more than 90 adults with severe, multiple and profound learning disabilities has lodged a formal complaint against the Isle of Wight council after two years of being 'jerked around'.

5, July 2018·1 min read

Ventnor teenager’s call to Isle of Wight council to re-install recycling banks

This lifeguard, who often spends time at the beach, has been so shocked at how much plastic and rubbish is left behind in the sea, that he's urging the Isle of Wight council to return the recycling banks to all towns.

John Metcalfe - Now CEO of Isle of Wight council - 25 Nov 2015

29, June 2018·1 min read

Press and public excluded from meeting about the new assistant chief executive

The controversial restructuring of senior management at the Isle of Wight council begins next week when the Appointments Panel consider a new assistant chief executive and chief strategy officer.

14, June 2018·1 min read

Total allowances for Isle of Wight councillors up – but just by a smidgen

The increase in Cabinet members is just one reason why the total spend on allowances for Isle of Wight councillors has increased in the last year.

4, June 2018·1 min read

British Dinosaur Trust plan to turn Dinosaur Isle into The British Dinosaur Centre

A great boost for Dinosaur Isle and Sandown. The British Dinosaur Trust plan to turn Dinosaur Isle into The British Dinosaur Centre - creating a major national visitor attraction.

4, June 2018·3 min read

Islanders vent anger over cuts to Lynnbottom Tip opening hours, says survey

A survey carried out during half term found there is "deep anger and frustration concerning the reduced waste collection service" with over a 1,000 comments by council tax payers.

30, April 2018·1 min read

Council announces end of mobile recycling unit – In midst of Lynnbottom Tip fiasco

Plans to end the service were reported by OnTheWight in February. Today the council announces the end of the mobile recycling unit, in the middle of the Lynnbottom Tip fiasco.

27, April 2018·1 min read

Bleak future for LGBTQ+ support service following cuts to youth funding

Breakout Youth has been provided an essential support network and a safe place for vulnerable and isolated LGBTQ+ young Islanders, helping them to explore and resolve issues affecting their lives. With funding by the IWC now cut, the future is looking very bleak.

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