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Budget Cuts

26, February 2018·2 min read

Island Independents take ‘creative and innovative’ approach to alternative budget

Island Independent councillors say by re-financing the Highways PFI contract, it would help release enough funding to reverse some of the proposed cuts by the Conservative administration. OnTheWight has details of what they intend to save.

20, January 2015·1 min read

Island Labour councillors seek ‘more imaginative use’ for ASDA £20m windfall

The Labour councillors say investing some of the expected £20m windfall from ASDA to help save services is a 'no-brainer' and will call on fellow councillors to agree their motion at Wednesday evening's full council meeting.

21, February 2011·2 min read

Island Libraries: New Options Up For Discussion

New items (including Tim Coates' one) are being considered for the Island libraries

7, February 2011·1 min read

Island Libraries: Today Is Your Last Chance To Comment

You have to act *now* to tell the council what you think about the closure of all but two of the Island's libraries

7, October 2010·2 min read

Island Prison Cuts Would Affect “The Very Safety Of This Island” (Podcast)

Head of prison officers union expresses concern over effect of £5m prisons cuts, he says will be made.

18, February 2011·1 min read

Island Teachers Support The Campaign And March

Teachers join the march for anti-cuts demo

11, March 2011·27 min read

Island-Wide Precept Levels Revealed

Here's the table showing the level of precept (local tax) paid in each Island area

10, December 2010·2 min read

Islanders Concerned For Future of Carnival Learning Centre

Staff and volunteers at the Carnival Learning Centre plan for the future

24, May 2014·1 min read

Islanders invited to take part in parking protest walk

All welcome to take part in protest of the proposed changes to parking charges.

20, November 2018·1 min read

Islanders to protest against Isle of Wight council cuts

A group of Islanders unhappy about proposed cuts to council services, such as the Local Area Co-ordinator Programme, the loss of fire service personnel and the potential end of the travel subsidy for patients attending mainland appointments, will be protesting outside County Hall.

22, November 2018·2 min read

Islanders unfurl banners at Isle of Wight council meeting in protest at cuts to public services

Members of the public opposing cuts to public services made their feelings clear at last night's full council meeting with these banners. OnTheWight hears the reaction from councillors and politicians.

4, June 2018·3 min read

Islanders vent anger over cuts to Lynnbottom Tip opening hours, says survey

A survey carried out during half term found there is "deep anger and frustration concerning the reduced waste collection service" with over a 1,000 comments by council tax payers.

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