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Unfortunate timing for the Isle of Wight council, as a BBC News film crew turns up on a day the new £3m+ floating bridge struggles to dock. Watch the report, which also features an interview with IWC leader, Dave Stewart.
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 IW council announces consultation about the sale of the Whippingham Primary School
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Vix Lowthion says the Isle of Wight council's plans for pop up lanes and rows of plastic barriers is not adequate and that IW Council have "demonstrated a distinct lack of imagination when it comes to redesigning our towns to support active travel"
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Local residents were unsettled by last night's late night visit - and the questions they were asked.
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A refuse lorry had to be emptied onto the road over the Easter bank holiday weekend after a barbecue started a fire
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Speaking on Ryde Regeneration Plans, Cllr Jim Moody says, "Rather than milking Ryde, the County Council would be better employed fighting much more strongly for money that the Island deserves to receive from national budgets."
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Make sure your councillors hears your views.
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“Don’t Drill the Wight” is a grassroots campaign led by Islanders who oppose oil drilling on the Isle of Wight
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Cllr Karl Love said if people had concerns about the Covid vaccine to ask their local health professionals and not listen to anti-vaxxers
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Local councillors will have their say on application for a 54 home development tonight at the Whitwell and Niton parish council meeting
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Taking the 'exceptional circumstances' route does not guarantee a lower housing number, and, legal advice reveals, could even result in a higher one
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Cllr Andre congratulates all of the students on their hard work during unprecedented times and how they have responded to those challenges
