1st April was the first anniversary of the 25 year PFI contract between the Isle of Wight council and Island Roads. Yesterday they released info about completion of the first year of winter maintenance.
The road closure will remain in place until Island Roads are advised by the council what actions they are taking to ensure that it is safe to re-open the road.
We've got an answer to the question that so many people ask - "How much are Island Roads being paid?" Make sure you're sitting down and don't have a mouth full of tea when you read this.
It really doesn't seem unreasonable for Islanders to know how much public money has already been paid to Island Roads, but the council's obstructive actions give a different impression. Here are the details ... so far.