The Isle of Wight council is facing a £17.36m budget gap in 2016/17 due to drastic cuts from Government funding. As well as facing that challenge, in 2017/18 they will have to cut another £10m from Isle of Wight services.
Tonight (Monday), Councillors and officers will be holding a public meeting to discuss the budget and set out their position.
Mobile reception permitting, OnTheWight will be covering the meeting live. Follow the updates below. A copy of the presentation is embedded at the bottom of the article for those unable to attend.
Live updates
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Take the budget survey
The budget consultation closes on 12 February 2016. The Full Council will set the council’s budget for 2016/17 on 24 February 2016.
Take the survey via the iWight Website.
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