Following a split vote on the proposed restructure of senior management at the Isle of Wight Council, Cllr Kendall told the CP he's quit his post on the Executive. Leader says nothing official has been received yet.
The emphasis on this budget is for the council to protect the vital services and look to town and parish councils or others to support other non statutory public services.
It's hoped the partnership and 'five year vision' will help drive a culture of continuous improvement in the provision of adult health and social care.
What the residents of Undercliff Drive need now is action. They've waited long enough to get things moving and are hoping the visit today by councillors and officers will see a fast and immediate practical response.
The plight of the marooned Undecliff residents has resulted in an outpouring of support from Islanders. What OnTheWight is hearing from the top bods at the council sounds like there might be a chance for this to be resolved sensibly, following the re-closing of the volunteer-rebuilt road.
The decision to spend the estimated £175,000-£200,000 on a 'mend and make do' option for Totland to Colwell seawall has been delayed for another month.
It was refreshing to see constructive debate over the proposed costs to complete the Cowes Enterprise College project at last night's Executive meeting. In years gone by, proposals were often approved and ticked off the list without any debate.
We asked the Managing Director of the Isle of Wight council whether, by speaking publicly through OnTheWight, Janet Newton has breached her Compromise Agreement.
As many had feared, last night's meeting at Cowes Enterprise College, about the school, was judged to have left much of the audience unenlightened by the meandering debate.