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The three proposed budgets were debated for almost two hours at County Hall last night (see our live coverage) but the Conservative-UKIP-IMG proposal narrowly received the most votes.
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Council officials have been summoned to Westminster to explain their library closure plans.
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With the huge cuts to funding from the government, the Isle of Wight council are on the cusp of having to slash many services in the coming financial year. However, it appears a frenzy of negotiations yesterday may have paid off.
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A number of strategies to tackle the financial crisis of the Isle of Wight were discussed at the public meting held on Saturday.
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Council confirm they will continue to the five libraries due for closure until the end of September.
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Will Cllr Pugh agree that the Independent budget submitted to full council on 23rd February was legal and balanced. In the past he has refuted this, despite it being signed off by the Section 151 Officer.
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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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Andrew Turner made a second speech in the House of Commons today. Within it he mentions the need for resources being shared most fully. It's unclear what that means.
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Young people meet with Island MP to have their say
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The decision by council bosses to cut council worker's jobs has cost a fortune
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Full report tomorrow on the meeting of the Children and Young People Scrutiny Panel. Recommended option was rejected by panel and alternatives voted upon. A delegated decision to go to full public consultation will be made by cabinet member Cllr Cousins.
