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Despite strong opposition from members of the IOW Fire Service to move the control centre to Surrey, Cllr Abrahams says he is likely to approve it.
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Fire Brigade Union members urge councillors to investigate funding options offered by Government to upgrade control centres and keep it on the Island
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If it comes to threats of legal action, you can tell that things aren't going smoothly
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There have been many concerns raised about the future of school crossing patrols. Leader of the council, Jonathan Bacon, sets the record straight.
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Busy agenda for the February cabinet meeting means it's start at 5pm instead of 6pm.
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Other councils across the country, including Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole (BCP) and Rochdale, have already introduced or will introduce in the coming months, a £30 fee for the optional funeral Webcast
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Yesterday's report about the shakeup of the Music Service reveals that because there are now fewer schools to sell their services to and a decline in pupil numbers, there is an operating loss for this financial year.
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Cabinet members will discuss youth service proposals on 21 June
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Opposition groups can propose alternative schemes and amendments on 22nd February
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Savings on Personal Budgets, a reduction in the admissions to residential care and increasing the charges for respite care are some of the suggestions for cost-cutting in Adult Social Care.
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All forty councillors gathered for the four hour meeting last night at County Hall to set the 2014/15 annual budget.
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Union hits out at delegated decision to move control room to Surrey
