·1 min read
The council are anticipating a funding gap of £24,000,000 over the next three financial years.
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Cllr Hutchinson argued that, “We had no information on which to base a rational decision, only to vote for it as a ‘feel good’ option.”
·2 min read
Coastal specialists describe the idea to OnTheWight as "Barking mad".
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Sale of the Harbour comes with stipulations that it must remain a harbour unless an alternative use can generate a sustainable economic benefit to Ryde.
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Retired Hack asks why Steve Beynon is being given a redundancy payment when he had already declared he was going to retire this year, which would have cost the Island nothing. We estimate it will cost the Island £47,000, not just £13,000 that the CP ran as their headline.
·3 min read
The Conservative administration came under strong attack by Independent councillor Chris Welsford at last night's full council meeting.
·2 min read
Look out for letters from the council explaining the background of the changes to council tax benefit that are due to hit the Island in April.
·3 min read
Details of the council's budget proposals for 2013/14 are announced
·1 min read
New steps are designed to give residents more flexibility over 12 monthly payments.
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The welcome refurbishment of Marlborough Road toilets is countered by a lack of alternative toilets in Ventnor's town centre whilst work is being carried out.
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Councils told to provide the necessary support to community libraries, otherwise "they may wither on the vine", says Inquiry report released today.
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IWC says they can't afford to run them. We've dug into how much the council is paying out in invoices for the pools. It seem to be only a few thousand a year.
