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New hope for Ventnor’s Skatepark as positive talks resume: Volunteers sought for ‘DIY SOS’ meanwhile project
New hope for Ventnor’s Skatepark as positive talks resume: Volunteers sought for ‘DIY SOS’ meanwhile project
6, December 2023·6 min readMP Seely’s attempted Bill to strip Harry & Meghan’s titles draws criticism (Updated)After much attention on Sunday - it’s unclear where it will go
6, December 2023·1 min readNew immigration policies criticised by Island Labour for impact on care sectorIsland Labour slams new immigration policies, citing risks to care for vulnerable older people
18, November 2023·1 min readCouncillor proposes more robust council support for the Isle of Wight's Armed Forces DayCalls for greater commitment to Armed Forces Day gain traction on the Isle of Wight
20, October 2023·2 min readBrown's Golf Course lease: A step forward for Isle of Wight's Yaverland regenerationBrown's Golf Course secures a five-year lease, with assurances it will not scupper the long-term Bay regeneration projects
20, October 2023·2 min readActing Conservative leader, Paul Brading, challenges Phil Jordan's account on Cabinet position talksCouncillor Phil Jordan refutes claims made by the acting leader of the Conservative group of councillors that he fabricated the timeline of events
3, October 2023·2 min readControversial five-year lease of Brown's Golf Course stirs Isle of Wight council plansCouncillors argue Brown's Golf Course five-year lease hinders Yaverland and The Bay's rejuvenation
21, September 2023·4 min readTop councillors back Quigley’s role in the selection of Children's Services headCouncil meeting heats up over Councillor Quigley's committee nomination amid political proportionality concerns from the LibDems
20, September 2023·4 min readConservative takeover attempt of Isle of Wight council failsThere were equal votes for Conservative and Alliance nominations so the casting vote of the Chairman was required
11, September 2023·5 min readCouncillors share insights on council leader's resignation (update 3)Isle of Wight councillors respond to Lora Peacey-Wilcox's impending Isle of Wight resignation
24, August 2023·2 min readCouncillors Ellis and Jarman say people referencing past matters are 'merely distractions'Leaders of the two groups of councillors address the upcoming no confidence vote, advocating unity and forward-focused council collaboration
22, August 2023·4 min readPolitical turmoil or stability? Isle of Wight councillors react to no confidence motion (update 2)Isle of Wight councillors react diversely to a no-confidence motion in current independent leadership
22, July 2023·3 min readPolitical reactions emerge as Isle of Wight council look to end Children's Services PartnershipIsle of Wight council's intention to end the Children's Services partnership with Hampshire prompts responses from local political group