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The proposal is a 'paper exercise' given that the sixth form has no pupils and exists on paper alone
Isle of Wight Council
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Coverage includes the council’s delegated decisions, planning applications, changes in policy and press releases.
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The name of the Island Free School's founding Principal has been disclosed to OnTheWight.
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“The joy on the children’s faces was so special to see and the inclusive approach of all the volunteers and the skipper was superb," said the head of strategy and operations for children’s services
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Cllr Love says the £5.4 billion fund announced by the Government is not reaching the Adult Social Care sector, meaning real-time cuts of £1.7m
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The Independent Labour and Independent Green cllrs say that with the Conservative candidate being elected in the by-election with just 36% of votes (whilst Labour and Green vote combined was 45%) it's time for left of centre parties to work together
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The Isle of Wight council's Planning Committee will be considering outline permission for this development of up to 100 new properties
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The independent review of the council's planning department has fed back recommendations and actions the council can take to improve
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In a letter sent to parents, governors said they had come to the decision following 'frank conversations' and 'a very painful meeting' with Isle of Wight Council representatives.
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Cllr Stewart said that since start of Covid-19 there’d been a ‘very serious escalation of drug activity’ and he’d been approached by members who have been raising the same worries
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Daryll Pitcher was the only Vectis Party candidate to gain a seat on the Isle of Wight council, but he says he "romped home" with nearly 50 per cent of the vote
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Postponed from the November meeting, the motion is back on the agenda for next week's full council meeting.
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Rachael Fidler responds to claims she made a “blatant falsehood” at Monday night's public meeting and says she'd happily attend a scrutiny committee meeting or fair public forum to help clear up any misconceptions.
