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Despite Cllr Hutchinson saying at the January full council meeting that the Conservative Group would not be submitting a budget this year, plans have changed and proposals are being finalised.
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The council say that £3m would need to be found to keep the floating bridge running as it nears the end of its life, so proposals are up for consideration to introduce a 50p each way foot passenger charge.
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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 impending budget cuts brought doom and gloom to the meeting, but there was light at the end of the tunnel with positive news about several projects in Ventnor.
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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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Possibly not a call from senior managers, by staff on the ground may have been the ones calling for a 'living wage' to be introduced.
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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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The Isle of Wight council wants to make all Pensioners pay to use the Shanklin Lift.
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Here's a summary of the services that the Isle of Wight council are proposing could have their funding cut. It touches pretty much every service they provide.
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As cost savings are sought, papers reveal that 'redundancies are likely to occur' with the current Youth Services team.
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The future looks very bleak in local government over the coming years as funding to the council for core services is reduced by up to a whopping £16m over two years.
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Disposal of several council assets will be considered at the September cabinet meeting, according to the latest Forward Plan.
