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A number of initiatives to support vulnerable Islanders will be funded through a grant from the Department for Work and Pensions
Isle of Wight Council
Learn what’s really happening at the Isle of Wight Council at OnTheWight, reported by this award-winning team behind the Isle of Wight news service.
Coverage includes the council’s delegated decisions, planning applications, changes in policy and press releases.
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Congratulations to the adult learners who have recently completed courses with the Isle of Wight Council. The Adult Community Learning Service handed out 17 awards, recognising the achievements of individuals across a range of subjects.
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The Fire Brigades Union (FBU) has announced plans for further strike action after failing to reach an agreement with the government over pension reforms.
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PFI comes in for a right bashing in The Telegraph
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Cllr Geoff Lumley's motion to democratise the planning process - by ensuring the head of planning alone is not responsible for decided what goes to Committee - was blocked by a Conservative amendment last week.
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Provisional results suggest the average grade for Isle of Wight A-level students has increased from a C- to a C, which is in line with last year’s national figure.
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Following News OnTheWight's report last night of the outcome of the vote on the draft Island Planning Strategy, here's what your councillors said
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Dave Burbage announced he was going to be leaving the Isle of Wight council at the end the year, but he's agreed to stay on until the end of the financial year. OnTheWight explains why.
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The edge of the cliff moves closer to the road
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Despite former-councillor Eddie Giles previously insisting there was no link between Eurovia receiving planning permission for their proposed asphalt plant and Island Roads being able to deliver their contract, a comment from Eurovia seems to suggest otherwise.
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Those crazy cats at the council like to give us, the public, a spills and thrills ride, leaving it until...
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Undercliff residents says Island Roads may be required to answer questions about the situation, but it is the Council who must facilitate the process and to simply pass the buck is unacceptable.
