The Conservatives have, as one of their first acts following their landslide victory at the Isle of Wight council elections, dropped yearly Leader elections, choosing to elect one leader for four years instead.
Following the resignation of the principal of Sandown Bay Academy this week, AET have announced they've replaced the board of governors with a new management board, with just the former Chair of Governors remaining.
Julian Drinkall, the CEO of Academies Enterprise Trust, responds to what he calls Cllr Whitehouse's "continued misrepresentation of AET and the facts around Sandown Bay to the media" suggests future discussions "be held in a serious way".
Cllr Whitehouse responds to AET's rebuttal over allegations that they're removing funds from Sandown Bay to cross-subsidise activities elsewhere in the group.
Dave Stewart says the Island needs greater protection to enhance its beauty and safeguard wildlife so it can promote itself as a tourist destination while raising the quality of life for residents.
The Isle of Wight council had said they would veto nominations for Floaty McFloatface in the new floating bridge naming competition. A petition calling for a u-turn gained over 1,600 signatures in just a few hours, so they have.
The new awards would recognise dedication and professionalism of teachers, headteachers, teaching assistants, caretakers, cleaners, lunchtime supervisors, volunteers, crossing patrol supervisors and many others.