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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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A visit by staff from Island Roads to this primary school was fun, engaging and interactive, says the head teacher.
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A mixed bag for the Cabinet at next week's meeting.
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Councillor cites best practise used by Devon as example for how Island Roads PFI contract can be used for environmental and social good.
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One Islander calls for a referendum on highways PFI and County Hall remodelling
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Steve Jones believes there is a direct link to roadsides being sprayed with herbicides, such as Roundup, and the loss of Ventnor wall lizards. OnTheWight has been in touch with the Isle of Wight council.
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Decision to disapply the call-in has been announced following our earlier report.
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Cllr Giles responses over his 'benefit to the Island economy claim
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After Cllr Brodie's calls for Island Roads to be open and transparent about what he called the "unlikely delivery of the Core Investment Programme, the Cabinet member responsible says he's in talks about next stage of contract.
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Independent councillor for Ventnor East, Chris Welsford responds to Cllr Pugh's earlier statement over his 'breach of constitution' motion (speech also shared below) that was stopped in its tracks at full council on Wednesday.
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Labour and Independent budget proposals lost out to Conservatives who voted against alternatives.
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Council figures show the Conservatives slashed the spending on Island road maintenance
