The Isle of Wight council has today committed the Island's residents to a 25 year PFI deal with a French-owned company by signing a contract ...in London. Work is expected to start on 1 April 2013 - please insert your own punchline.
42 year 4 pupils spent the morning at Briddlesford Lodge Farm for World School Milk Day learning about milk production and meeting the dairy cows and calves
We ask a barrister and an investment manager (who both happen to also be County Councillors) about the possible conflict of interest Cllr Edward Giles may have with his planned talk to Conservative ladies.
Retired Hack discovered that one of the Conservative Cabinet members is presenting a talk entitled "How wills and trusts can protect your assets from care home fees and other unwanted claims". While that isn't illegal, is there a conflict? The Cabinet member claims not.
An historic moment for the Isle of Wight council took place last week as the majority of members chose to endorse the appointment of the 25 year PFI highways service provider, Vinci-Meridiam.