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15, January 2015·1 min read

Some councils could be asked to take on running costs of libraries

Changes to the library service are part of a number of possible 'savings options' outlined in the budget strategy that could see some local councils taking on the running costs of local libraries in exchange for community use of the buildings.

13, January 2015·2 min read

Here’s what the council are considering cutting funding to next

At tonight's executive meeting, members will be asked to consider a large range of new funding cuts in the medium term budget strategy.

10, January 2015·3 min read

Cuts to services and travel concessions will be devastating, say campaigners

The Isle of Wight Bus and Rail Users' Group say the proposed package of proposed cuts to services and concessions amounts to the most serious and possibly irreversible damage to public transport on the Island seen for decades.

24, December 2014·1 min read

Upcoming decisions at the Isle of Wight council

The latest Forward Plan has been released and details items that the council will make decisions on in the coming months.

19, December 2014·2 min read

£13.5m savings needed to be found in coming financial year says council MD

The government will be giving the council £13.5m less in the next financial year, meaning they'll, yet again, have to find ways of making savings.

4, December 2014·1 min read

Live coverage of the December Scrutiny Committee

Follow the discussions and debate at the last Scrutiny Committee meeting of 2014 from the comfort of your home of office.

4, December 2014·1 min read

Last Scrutiny Committee meeting of the year tonight

OnTheWight will be reporting live from the meeting tonight. Tune in from 6pm to see what's being discussed by members of the committee.

2, December 2014·2 min read

150 more council jobs could be scrapped over the next year

The Isle of Wight Council has launched a consultation with staff over potential redundancies in the coming year.

28, November 2014·1 min read

Businesses unhappy about lack of notice over end to free afternoon parking

Businesses and shoppers are unhappy with the lack of notice given when the council took away free afternoon parking in five Isle of Wight car parks.

11, November 2014·1 min read

Council could cap any further spending on Cowes Enterprise College

Councillors will agree next week how much more cash is spent on the £32m school.

30, October 2014·2 min read

Scrutiny Group recommend increase in floating bridge charges

The Scrutiny Committee's Task and Finish Group have been looking into proposals to change charging on Cowes floating bridge. Next week they'll present their recommendations, which include some surprising jumps in charges.

15, October 2014·1 min read

Call for council employees to be paid the ‘Living Wage’ by 2017

Labour councillor Geoff Lumley has tabled a motion to be heard at tonight's meeting calling for the Isle of Wight council to commit to paying the Living Wage to its staff.

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