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Cllr Hutchinson says the reason for the concession that he's been persuaded by other councillors that many low income licensees have had their huts for many years and would find new leases less affordable.
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"We are pleased the judge has rejected the judicial review application" says Cllr Barry Abraham
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The deputy leader admits that projected savings are hard to achieve, but that at this stage of the financial year, £6.5 million is on track, and £1 million is "off track for whatever reason".
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The Isle of Wight council admit that whilst they've been very effective in making savings in response to cuts from Government funding, they've not focused enough on increasing their income. A proposal to address this, with the creation of new Regeneration posts has just been published.
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Cllr Chris Jarman says the budget focuses on three key areas — securing the frontline services of adult social care, children services and providing homes that are ‘affordable to Islanders’
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The move could make an additional £6 million for the council, but concerns have been raised about sending the wrong message to Islanders and promising something that may not happen due to uncertain legislation
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A £10m overspend in Adult social care services, home-to-school transport, growing numbers of children in care and the leisure centres means the council tapping into savings this year
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Isle of Wight councillor aims to prevent cuts to stroke and fall prevention support with alternative budget
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As we reported during live coverage of the Cabinet meeting a couple of weeks ago, a huge chunk of funding...
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Follow the debate from the comfort of your sofa or office chair. Members will be debating the proposed Conservative-Alliance budget as well as the two alternative budgets.
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Following Saturday's anti-austerity march in London, eleven Isle of Wight councillors have signed up to the national ‘Councillors Against Austerity’ founding statement and ask the Government to reverse cuts to council funding
