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Among the highest in the South, come April Isle of Wight residents will face higher council tax bills than our neighbours
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The budget was passed with 21 in favour, four against and 11 abstentions — the majority of which were the opposition Conservative councillors
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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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The Liberal Democrats will propose 'radical' budget changes at the Isle of Wight council meeting, including tackling housing crisis and the questioning IT programme
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Band D households move from paying £51.83 to £98.50 a year for their local council precept
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The Fire Service part of your council tax could be increased by £5 from April, with more than £4.3m being paid by Islanders
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Opposition groups can propose alternative schemes and amendments on 22nd February
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Islanders who participated in council budget consultation, prioritised care for older people and vulnerable adults. 74% supported a council tax increase of up to 3%
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One of the cost-cutting measures is to remove the role of assistant Chief Executive, saving the authority £150,000 a year
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Isle of Wight residents can soon look forward to being able to book same-day rubbish tip slots
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The Isle of Wight council has had to find savings (read cuts) of £93 million over the past 12 years due to a fall in Government funding and rising costs. The coming years will be no exception and the council explain why
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The Independent Labour councillor, Geoff Brodie, voted in favour of the Conservative amendment and also used his casting vote to pass it
