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Independent councillor Chris Welsford claims there may have been breaches in the constitution when the decision was made on the highways PFI contract.
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Several Cowes councillors expressed their concern over the highways PFI contract and how the town's assets will be given to a private company for 25 years.
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Following yesterday's announcement by Independent councillor, Jonathan Bacon, On The Wight has received the following response from Conservative council leader David Pugh.
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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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Your chance to find out more about the proposed Highways PFI plans for District 5
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Many subjects, including residents questions, were covered on the night, and are detailed below for you. The last of the 'roadshow' event is taking place tonight in Cowes.
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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.
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If you're wondering who pays out for damage to vehicles caused by road defects changes once the PFI scheme is underway read on to find out.
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The remedial work to Place Road won't cost the council any extra, but may result in disruption for road users and residents.
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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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This contract will help enhance safety and ensure the future of the Island’s highway assets, we're told.
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Share you views and find out what's planned by Island Roads in the Shanklin area.
