This is an interim post to inform you that last night 11-11-14 the IWC Executive Committee decided to increase parking charges, remove the free half-hour, and remove the Sainsbury's trolley-park imminently. This is despite the 1503 signature petition I collected in the late spring. It's devastating news for Freshwater and many Shalfleet residents who rely on the Drs surgery at Moa Place. At last night's Executive meeting, which I attended, a Freshwater Parish Councillor said they'd make contact with me to discuss further. This post will be updated as soon as I have further information but meanwhile before tonight's Shalfleet Parish Council Meeting here is the 15min audio (on the YouTube embedded player below) so you can hear what was said. I can identify all the speakers if you wish to know; just ask.
The Isle of Wight Council's recording is now online. The quality of recording is superior to mine. I'll leave mine in place as I dislike editing-out previously published material except in case of error. The minute is also available, link below. I think the minute fails to convey the spirit of the discussion.
For example, the IWC minute stating the reason for removing the free half-hour and removing the trolley-park is:
To support the aspirations of the council to be an organisation
that, “meets its statutory duties and enables and
delivers
services at the right quality and cost effectively within the
resources available”.
To help protect and support most vulnerable and provide
support to the economy, should the income earned from the
changes help the council to sustain and improve
some of its
highways and policy objectives as set out in the Local
Transport Plan and contribute to its statutory responsibilities
under the Traffic Management A
Quite how introducing a charge that will affect the most economically-vulnerable people and removing the trolley-park that will affect those least physically able will "protect and support most vulnerable" are going to have to release Max Clifford to spin their story. I personally think it's outrageous to remove the trolley-park; just think of the effect on those with disabilities let alone those with buggies and folk getting soaked. It isn't good enough and they should reconsider before it is removed.
I am planning to do a full transcript of that section (all 15 mins) please bear with me or listen to the audio.
http://www.iwight.com/Meetings/committees/Executive/11-11-14/RECORDING/6-PAPER%20D.MP3
http://www.iwight.com/Meetings/committees/Executive/11-11-14/minutes.pdf
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