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New twist in outcome of High Court Case as Cllr Pugh asks for input from Stop The Cuts Alliance, despite refusing their help several weeks ago.
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IW council want to move the Island Fire Control (the people who answer your emergency fire phone calls) off the Surrey, but an FoI request reveals that Surrey haven't had the right staffing levels
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The Fire Brigade Union say the High Court judgment over Adult Social Care policy re-enforces their view that consultations on the Island are not carried out properly.
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VB published open letter to the council from VB reader Hazel Wyld regarding adult social care
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Council explain why lights are still on in some public toilets closed for the winter.
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The decision to install dedicated private lines between the Island and Surrey's fire control centre has resulted in a delay of four months and savings shortfall of £65,000.
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Not only are some of our toilets now on winter closures, but one VB reader tells us that the four lights have been left extravagantly burning for five weeks since the closure.
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One reader shares his view of the new self-service machines at Newport and Ryde libraries.
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A reminder that the Occupy Isle of Wight event takes place this Saturday in St Thomas' Square, Newport. The one-day peaceful protest starts from noon.
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The council say Arbitration is the only route - Riverside say Mediation. Yes, we didn't know the difference between them either, but it's all explained in the article
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Pool will finally change hands and be under the ownership of a community trust
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Transport costs covered for supporters of the High Court action against the council next week.
