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A number of strategies to tackle the financial crisis of the Isle of Wight were discussed at the public meting held on Saturday.
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A quarter of the Island's population are over the age of 65, compared to an average of 16.6% in England. It could result in the health and social care system facing a funding shortfall of £52 million by 2020. This reader ponders on how the problem can be fixed.
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A variety of speakers will be presenting at the public meeting to discuss the financial future of the Isle of Wight on Saturday 18th June. All welcome.
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The Leader of the Island Independents, Jonathan Bacon, has responded this morning to accusations made by Conservative councillor, Dave Stewart, that those who signed up to a campaign against austerity are 'hard left'.
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This reader was horrified to find the loos at St Helens beach closed on what was the hottest weekend of the year on the Isle of Wight so far this year.
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Cllr Geoff Lumley (who co-organised the launch of the campaign on the Island) is unhappy that 22 Isle of Wight Councillors have not responded to or have declined his call to support the 'Councillors Against Austerity' campaign.
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Following Saturday's anti-austerity march in London, eleven Isle of Wight councillors have signed up to the national ‘Councillors Against Austerity’ founding statement and ask the Government to reverse cuts to council funding
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Saturday's demo for health, homes, jobs and education saw around 150,000 people from around the country gather in London - this included Islanders who travelled up by coach with others from Portsmouth.
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Isle of Wight council leader joined others on the huge anti-austerity march in London on Saturday. The first time Labour councillor, Geoff Lumley, says he's ever been joined by a council leader on a demo.
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Are you disabled, or know someone who is? This little-known tip could help you offset upcoming council tax rises targeted at the disabled.
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OnTheWight has diligently reported the ups and downs of the Isle of Wight library service over the last few years. This update shows a picture of where the service is now.
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If you claim local council tax support/housing benefit you need to let the Isle of Wight council know if personal circumstances have changed.
