The Gov announce measures to "reduce the obstacles to house building and help local authorities, developers and SME builders build the homes Britain needs".
Savings on Personal Budgets, a reduction in the admissions to residential care and increasing the charges for respite care are some of the suggestions for cost-cutting in Adult Social Care.
The Wessex and Dart Branch of the Paddle Steamer Preservation Society is hosting their annual meeting on the Isle of Wight with guest speaker Paul Semple from Waverley Excursions
A feasibility study by Hampshire County Council says the building is considered commercially unviable, but Cllr Jordan says he knows it can be sustainable
Jonathan returns with his Sunday column. We're sure that this week's musings will strike a chord with all parents, as well as those without children. Another great read as always.
The increase to next year's council tax equates to an extra £1.01 per week for a band D property. Council tax contributes around 23 per cent of the council’s overall funding.
Islanders came together last night to seek a constructive way out of the impending cuts to services and jobs facing the Isle of Wight Council over the next three years.