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Other councils across the country, including Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole (BCP) and Rochdale, have already introduced or will introduce in the coming months, a £30 fee for the optional funeral Webcast
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We report live from the chamber so you don’t have to make the journey to Newport to find out how councillors scrutinise the Fire Service Review and other items.
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Isle of Wight MP, Andrew Turner, asked the Chancellor whether he agreed the Island deserves extra support from the Government due of additional challenges.
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A charity which provides day care for more than 90 adults with severe, multiple and profound learning disabilities has lodged a formal complaint against the Isle of Wight council after two years of being 'jerked around'.
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We share our views on the conduct of councillors at last week's Full Council meeting when questions over the costs of the High Court case were raised.
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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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Isle of Wight council has, we hear, had legal papers filed against them over the closure of the libraries
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Follow the live updates from the public meeting at Medina Theatre where the council will set out the budget challenges they face in the coming two years.
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This OnTheWight reader got in touch, surprised to see verges between Chillerton and Newport cut back throughout the entire length, before wildflowers have had a chance to flower and seed. We asked the council about their verge-cutting programme.
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A brief roundup of last night's budget debate - with the outcome.
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If you were planning to attend the rally against council cuts on Saturday, be aware that due to strong winds and heavy rain it has been postponed.
