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PFI has been used a number of times by the Isle of Wight council. The largest being for the Highways 25-year Contract with Island Roads.

Below are articles relating to PFIs on the Isle of Wight.

9, May 2014·2 min read

Undercliff Drive landslip residents say they’re being kept in the dark

Some residents who have been affected by the landslip at Undercliff Drive say they've not been given any detail or timetables as to what is happening - leaving them stranded, out of their homes. OnTheWight sought to find answers for them.

12, May 2014·1 min read

Dangerous state of building causes traffic diversion

Urgent work is needed to stabilise the site of The Three Crowns Pub in High Street, Cowes and scaffolding will block access.

20, May 2014·2 min read

5,000 tonnes of litter, dog waste and leaf fall cleared from Island streets

Highways PFI contractor, Island Roads, say they are keeping Island streets cleaner and greener.

3, June 2014·1 min read

Former council spin doctors now doing comms for Island Roads

Two key positions at Island Roads see staff changes. Former council comms officers step in until replacement found.

4, June 2014·1 min read

One way restriction in Bath Road continues for ‘foreseeable future’

Work is not expected to start until at least September 2014 say Island Roads, despite the road being closed to two-way traffic for over seven months already.

4, June 2014·1 min read

Don’t ignore Lake Hill diversions says Island Roads

Residents ignoring the night-time diversions caused congestion at Lake Hill last night.

5, June 2014·1 min read

Island Roads insist diversion signs ‘were in place’ in Lake Hill row

Residents say diversion signs were not in place prior to the road closure - which led to traffic chaos on Tuesday evening - Island Roads say signs were in place and ignored.

9, June 2014·1 min read

Undercliff residents locked out of homes by Island Roads’ new security measures

As if having to move out of your home unexpectedly wasn’t bad enough, many Undercliff residents had no access their homes after Island Roads put up a new locked gate, with no notice, last week.

12, June 2014·1 min read

Letter: Pensioner caught in drop kerb ping-pong between the council and Island Roads

It appears that neither Island Roads, nor the Isle of Wight council, have any motivation in helping this Newport pensioner get out and about on his mobility scooter.

19, June 2014·1 min read

Lower Road in Adgestone may never reopen resident told

The emergency road closure has been put in place for safety reasons whilst the root cause of the carriageway failure is investigated says Island Roads

7, July 2014·1 min read

Lower Adgestone Road reopened following major drainage works

Despite one resident being told it may never re-open, Lower Adgestone Road has been reopened following drainage works.

15, July 2014·2 min read

Island Roads say they’re attempting to have roads dug up less often

Although it is already a central tenet of the PFI, Island Roads have announced they've agreed to work even more closely with Southern Water.

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