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This response is of relevance for the legal action against the council on the closure of libraries
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The CEO reminded members that the decision to scrap the funding, as suggested by Director of Adult Social Care, had already been made but was yet to be ratified.
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Cllr Michael Lilley has been successful in calling-in the decision to sell the leasehold or freehold of Ryde Harbour on the open market.
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Delegated decision made today to cease funding five libraries and to agree to grant leases or tenancies-at-will instead
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Another council property waiting for approval to be sold.
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They didn't come back with "a shedfull of cash" (as Cllr Stephens revealed at last night's full council meeting) but do say a range of key issues vital to the Isle of Wight’s economic future were raised.
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The event sought to highlight the serious funding issues the Isle of Wight council is facing following yet more cuts in funding from the Government (£50m over last five years).
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The fate of Dinosaur Isle is to be decided on 22 May, VB has learnt
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No more discretionary travel from the floating bridge to Cowes Enterprise College from Sept 2012 as council plan to scrap it.
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A contingent from the Isle of Wight is delivering a 10,000 signature petition to the Government today, calling for more money for the Island.
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Cllr Garratt explains the areas of the Alliance Group's budget proposals that he'd like to see change
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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.
