The Isle of Wight Council has set next years council tax rise at 1.89%, equivalent to an additional 42p per week for a band D property, or £21.80 per year, as reported live from the council chambers.
The package of extra services are given by the Conservative lead council are –
- Free homecare packages for the over 80s – not depending on savings.
- Investments in a range of schemes to improve the Island’s public realms.
- A £3m cash boost for the Island Games.
- Town Managers working in each of the Island’s major town.
- Seven rebuilt or refurbished public conveniences.
- A pledge to introduce 20mph speed limits outside as many IW schools as possible.
It is thought that this might be within the bottom three of councils in the UK – but this has yet to be confirmed.
