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The Isle of Wight Council has moved to clarify its position regarding the future availability of legal advice for Islanders, following plans to scrap funding for the Isle of Wight Law Centre.
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A petition calling on the Isle of Wight council to abandon plans to cut £70,000 funding to the Law Centre has attracted over 3,000 signatures, ensuring it will go to full council for debate. Colleen Brannon explains the impact of the proposed cuts.
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The row over a funding cut to the Isle of Wight Law Centre carries on with the IWC saying they can bid for new contracts. The Law Centre respond.
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With the lack of Legal Aid on the Isle of Wight, the Law Centre is the only place that provides assistance to those facing eviction. They say that if the Isle of Wight Council is serious about homelessness prevention, it should be increasing their core funding, not terminating it.
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Ian Heal, esteemed Isle of Wight solicitor, dies aged 50, following a battle with bowel cancer
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Two Isle of Wight Green Party candidates have been named for the (possible) East and West constituencies in the next General Election
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Bembridge Harbour Trust has announced two new trustees, both with strong connections to the much-loved harbour.
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The spokesperson for Island Labour says "Tories are calling cuts 'savings', as if that somehow reduces their impact".
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Find out what your councillor has to say about the issues being debated at first Isle of Wight full council meeting of 2019. Follow our live reporting here.
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Islanders concerned by proposed cuts to public services will be gathering outside County Hall prior to the full council meeting tonight.
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From this week, if you want to attend Isle of Wight full council meetings your bag will be searched before you can go up to the public gallery. Here's why ....
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Islanders concerned about proposed cuts to public services will gather outside County Hall later to show their opposition to the plans and to ask the IWC to call on the Prime Minister for more funding.
