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Members are being asked to approve a scheme that would see an initial outlay of £45k, but should generate free electricity for three council buildings as well as £4,000 pa income.
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Concerns over lack of legally required documents in relation to the schools transport plan are raised by those opposed to abolition of discretionary concessionary fares for faith schools on the Island.
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Some Wightbus routes will be serviced by Moss-branded coaches over the summer whilst old Wightbuses are rebranded prior to takeover.
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The Isle of Wight Council last night (Wednesday) agreed to focus its resources in four key priority areas for the year ahead, at its annual council tax and budget-setting meeting.
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Council agree that the Independent budget was lawful and balanced, but Pugh adds "not necessarily deliverable" to end of motion
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The emphasis on this budget is for the council to protect the vital services and look to town and parish councils or others to support other non statutory public services.
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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.
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Who will be picking up the bill for the public toilet cleaning contracts which have unexpectedly increased, in some cases, by 50%?
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As part of the council's cost cutting measures, Dave Burbage could take a 20% pay cut.
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Put children’s safety first, say Conservatives, not union reps’ salaries.
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Isle of Wight council leader, Jonathan Bacon, says this will be hardest year’s budget to set as the council is required to find even more savings on top of those already made, a whopping £17.38 million.
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Isle of Wight council invite Joe Public to have their say on budget setting for next year.
