The National Education Union says the announcement of extra funding is welcome, but that it doesn't replace the previous cuts or extra costs of getting pupils back to school safely after lockdown
Cameron Palin on behalf of the Isle of Wight Green Party says it's time for the IW Council to throw in the towel and start over with a new floating bridge, so it doesn’t waste more money and resources
Bob Seely stated live on TV that Labour and the Greens would "shut Ryde School" and the Island Free School. Greens and Labour have called it out. OnTheWight has the details
Isle of Wight Green Party say Vix Lowthion has spent five years training to be the "best MP for the Isle of Wight that we have had in decades, because she lives, loves and works everyday in our Island community"
There are people around the Isle of Wight who are dedicated to their community, but aren't necessarily acknowledged. Ventnor is very lucky to have Wendy Marshall and Don Remnant, who go beyond the call of duty to help keep the seafront clean. For this feature, we sat down with Wendy to hear how they do it.
Cllr Brodie says he knows his proposals will be rubbished by the Conservative ruling group, but fears they are building up an "election war chest" with reserves that are "way over what is required".
One member of the Scrutiny Committee said the plans put them 'at risk of corporate manslaughter'. The responsible Cabinet member gave assurances the plans were safe.
Cllr Stephens says the "Conservative administration is failing our children once again", and should replace £87 per pupil per annum funding cuts by better financial management.
The chair of the Ryde Society said the meeting brought a positive vibe. She added that the heritage of Ryde needs to be protected in any regeneration plans.