We reproduce the budget speech given by the Independent Group of councillors at last night's meeting. It lost with 23 votes against it and only 13 for.
Visit your local library today for World Book Day, unless you live in Ryde, Ventnor, Shanklin, Bembridge, Freshwater, Niton or Cowes as all these libraries now close on a Thursday.
Independent councillors release their alternative budget which sees amongst other things, a return to an affordable residents' parking permit, reinvestment in adult and social care, lifeguards for main seaside resorts and redevelopment of library support.