Harriet Hadfield

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I believe we need the next generation of politicians to behave with respect for others and with integrity.

Integrity means being honest and having strong moral principles. A person with integrity behaves ethically & does the right thing, even behind closed doors.

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@DonnaJonesPCC Lovely photo of you

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"Elections do delay things" - Cllr Phil Jordan

Pesky democracy!!!

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Cllr Sarah Redrup: Absolute clarity - is postponing the elections absolutely mandatory?

Government suggest it will defer the elections if priority programme is entered. This council cannot cancel elections, that can only be done by government.

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Cllr Warren Drew: I can't see any reference to "substantial funding" in the White Paper. Where exactly do you get this from?

{Unclear answers} My note: This still needs ironing out!

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Cllr Michael Lilley: White paper mentions buses and trains... but not ferries. It's interesting that in London ferries are included! ...

Cross-Solent Transport has been agreed as critical by the 4 authority leaders

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Cllr Joe Robertson MP (who is at County Hall): Has government been asked about the possibility of an IOW Mayor instead?

A Deputy Mayor for the Island might be possible... these issues will be dealt with when the discussions begin. The priority programme will offer that

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How will this affect town and parish councils elections?

*Town and Parish council elections can go ahead if local elections are postponed
*Any other wards where the representative resigns would hold a bi-election

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How will we be represented?

This council will remain structurally the same
This authority will have equal rights and equal votes on the devolved powers arrangement

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@iowcouncil "The key point to make is that devolution is not amalgamation... devolution does not entail this council being amalgamated with any other council... The IOW is already a unitary authority... it's a strategic partnership." Cllr Phil Jordan

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DemocraticIsland? A thread...

LIVE BLOG
Just getting started... An Extraordinary General Meeting @iowcouncil to discuss devolution and democracy - including delaying the May 2025 Local elections on the Island #isleofwight #islandstories #democracy

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@iowcouncil Question: ... What additional funding and benefit would this devolution transfer to our Island and when?
Answer: The benefit for the Island is that it has the potiential to provide access to economic funding not currently available to the area... funding could be avail next year

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@iowcouncil Question: Can this process be delayed... I am worried the Island could lose out?
Answer: The Council is unable to delay the decision. At this stage, there are no decisions being made... any changes would require public consultation and decision by full council

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@iowcouncil Apologies received from 3 County Councillors including West Wight MP Cllr Richard Quigley who is we assume in Westminster tonight instead. He has publicly said he's 'pro' devolution in this form

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@iowcouncil "This meeting is a single-issue meeting... we cannot take questions about anything other than devolution." Cllr Karl Love

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@iowcouncil 2/2 "I've written to the Minister to complain about the timescales of this... this is completely out of order by government."

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@IoWBobSeely Played.

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What a superb session this afternoon with @louiseminchin & @harriethadfield interviewing.

The ballroom at Northwood House was alive with laughter & fun at this entertaining fellow journalist pairing providing a wonderful hour of literary joy.

#isleofwightliteraryfestival

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It was such a pleasure to welcome back @KerryDaynes to a packed out St.Mary’s Church on Friday. Such an interesting and engaging talk into the world of forensic psychology with @harriethadfield interviewing.

#isleofwightliteraryfestival #isleofwight #iowlf #iwlitfest

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LOUISE MINCHIN | Isolation Island

THURSDAY 3RD OCTOBER | 3.20PM

TICKET LINK - https://t.co/NpjosMnlmb

@louiseminchin will be joining us this week with her debut thriller novel, ‘Isolation Island’.

Louise is being interviewed by the island’s very own @harriethadfield

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@GregHands Oh ffs