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Stop The Cuts Alliance ask why the council won't reconsider highway PFI scheme when the Government are reassessing
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The money is coming from the 'Isle of Wight Foundation', funded by the partners of Island Roads.
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It's unclear how many roadworks across the Isle of Wight will be/have been affected by the breakdown at the asphalt plant.
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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.
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Residents of the Isle of Wight are being warned that they will need to get used to increased disruption on the roads while the road network is upgraded under the Highways Private Finance Initiative (PFI).
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The Yar Bridge in Yarmouth is to continue to be operated manually after an agreement was reached with Yarmouth Harbour Commission.
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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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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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OnTheWight sought to find out how much was being paid to Island Roads for the latest works at Undercliff Drive, and how much was paid for the work carried out when the 2014 landslip occurred.
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Island Roads are equipping their road-working staff with body-worn video cameras, apparently to capture those who don't pay attention to Stop/Go signs or who shout at workers.
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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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This document will let you know what the council is planning to change in the Island/council. VentnorBlog has provided a translation of terms
