Conservative leader, Cllr Joe Robertson, thought that he was going to be elected as new Chairman of the Corporate Scrutiny Committee and claims there was a secret plot by the Alliance Group to appoint Labour councillor, Richard Quigley instead
"The Scrutiny Committee is one of the places in council we can abandon our party politics and work together, not just to scrutinise effectively, but to recommend policy that improves outcomes for Islanders" says the new Chairperson
Joe Robertson is being nominated as chairperson to oversee corporate scrutiny. Here's a brief profile of the new leader of the Isle of Wight Conservative councillors
Several members of the Corporate Scrutiny Committee voted in favour of calling on Cabinet members to make delegated decisions on non-contentious issues. Here's what they said
The library in Newport is currently open six days a week, but the Isle of Wight council are looking at closing it two days a week to save £25,000 per annum
News OnTheWight has been speaking to those who are in play and also sifting through the rumours as to who will lead the Isle of Wight Conservative councillors. Voting take places on Friday
Cllr Hastings says he needs to prioritise his health over the coming weeks and months, in order that he has the best possible prospects of a full recovery