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Cllr Andre explains why she voted in favour of the gagging order at last night's private briefing about the progress of the highways PFI scheme
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Councillor's letter talks of serious structural weaknesses; weight and speed limit likely and a four week to four month closure being possible depending on the level of repair undertaken.
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Islanders tell OnTheWight they're confused as to why some roads in bad condition are not being resurfaced, when others, that seem mostly fine, are. Here's what Island Roads said when we asked them how they choose which roads get resurfaced first.
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Besides being rebuilt and strengthened, parts of the footbridges such as the handrails that were previously soft wood, have been replaced with hard wood components to make the structures more durable requiring less maintenance.
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The new ‘midi-paver’ will be used extensively in the coming year when numerous rural roads will be improved as part of the 2019 programme of works.
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Cllr Giles responses over his 'benefit to the Island economy claim
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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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This 81 year old Newport resident has been waiting more than 18 months for a drop kerb to be fitted outside his home. Will his dream come true in 2015?
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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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Two key positions at Island Roads see staff changes. Former council comms officers step in until replacement found.
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Mike Starke runs through a brief history of the Island roads PFI as he sees it
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Regular contributor, Retired Hack, sets out the events that took place in the lead-up to, and following, the attempt by Cllr Abraham to silence debate over highways PFI and the asphalt planning application at the last full council meeting.
