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As part of their alternative budget, the two Labour and one LibDem councillors propose 1.99% increase as opposed to the 4.99% increase being proposed by the Conservative UKIP Alliance.
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"Stop The Cuts Alliance"
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A 4.99% rise in council tax, cuts to Personal Budgets for those with learning disabilities, youth provision budget slashed in half and reduced opening hours at the recycling centres are just some of the proposals in the Conservative-Alliance budget being debated later this month. Here's the detail.
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The Isle of Wight council have agreed for the relevant scrutiny committee to look into the effectiveness of average speed cameras
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Conservative councillor, Chris Whitehouse claims the '£30m pa for 30 years' Solent Deal is "not new or additional money". If true, the Leader of the council says it would undermine all the promises from the Government.
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Read the stories of some of the Island’s most vulnerable residents who have been left feeling lonely and isolated after the Isle of Wight council increased care charges.
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Another shift to the Alliance Group line up in a week - What's happening?
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The budget was passed with 21 in favour, four against and 11 abstentions — the majority of which were the opposition Conservative councillors
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Cllr Bacon says the Alliance Group are working together for the sake of the Island and invites Conservatives to join that journey
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One reader shares her views on the closure of Freshwater library
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During a discussion about the upcoming budget setting (in Feb 2022), Cllr Andre sought to reassure members that it would not impact negatively "on any safeguarding of our children”
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with a focus on the inclusion of housing affordable for Island residents, coastal flood protections and a new Mission Zero Community Hub, Green Councillors announce they will support the Alliance budget this Wednesday
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Leader of the Isle of Wight council says they realise the Island cannot rely on government for any substantial financial assistance
