COUNCILLOR HEADING OUT TO MOLDOVA TO SEE VOLUNTEERS’ EFFORTS IN SUPPORT OF UKRAINIAN REFUGEES
A senior Isle of Wight Councillor will be heading out to Moldova to see the work volunteers are doing to support Ukrainian refugees. East Cowes Town Councillor and Isle of Wight Council cabinet member for adult social care, Councillor Karl Love,...
Read moreDetailsSCORES ARE ON THE DOORS – LATEST FOOD HYGIENE ROUND-UP FOR THE ISLE OF WIGHT
It’s good news for many Island eateries this month as they are dished up with the best food hygiene ratings. In accordance with the guidance set out by the Food Standards Agency, Isle of Wight food-serving and making establishments are...
Read moreDetailsDEVELOPERS BEHIND NORRIS CASTLE PLANS HIT BACK AT ‘UNQUALIFIED STATEMENTS’ AGAINST PROJECT
The developers of derelict Norris Castle in East Cowes have responded to criticism of the plans after the project was dubbed a ‘millionaires’ playground’. The major planning application would see the Grade I listed castle turned into a 5-star hotel,...
Read moreDetailsISLE OF WIGHT IS SIMPLY NOT BUILDING ENOUGH HOMES LEADING TO 20% TARGET INCREASE
The Isle of Wight will be forced to build more houses because it has not built enough to meet Government targets. Between April 2018 and March 2021, the Isle of Wight was required to build 1,749 houses, but even with...
Read moreDetails£4MILLION COVID CASH HANDED OUT TO ISLAND BUSINESSES IN MOST RECENT GRANT ROUND
More than £4million was handed out to hospitality and leisure businesses on the Isle of Wight through the government’s latest Covid support grants — but more than £1million that could have been handed out went unclaimed. The ‘Omicron Hospitality and...
Read moreDetailsROOM WITH A VIEW – FORMER VENTNOR RESTAURANT TO BECOME FLATS
A former Ventnor restaurant is set to be turned into flats overlooking the beach. The current owners of the Waterside Restaurant on the Esplanade are proposing to change the ground floor into flats. Formerly the Richmond Hotel, the building was...
Read moreDetailsNITON FOOTBALL CLUB HOPES TO BE HEADING HOME TO SPRINGHEAD
Niton Football Club is trying to return to its former home of 60 years after planning issues kept the club away. Plans have been submitted by the club to install temporary mobile outbuilding changing rooms and an equipment store at...
Read moreDetailsBRAKES APPLIED ON TAXI FEE HIKE OVER OBJECTIONS FROM ISLANDERS
The brakes have been put on a controversial increase in taxi fees on the Isle of Wight, after objections. The decision will now be made by leading cabinet members later this year, which means prices will not go up at...
Read moreDetailsOUTDOOR CLASSROOM PLANS FOR MEDINA COLLEGE TO BRING ENVIRONMENT TO THE CURRICULUM
Plans have been unveiled for a new outbuilding classroom at Medina College — adding the environment to the curriculum. The new structure is proposed to be suitable for pupils to have a covered and secure space to undertake outdoor-related lessons....
Read moreDetailsFORMER SHANKLIN CARE HOME COULD BE TURNED INTO 6 FLATS AND A HOUSE
A former care home, which was closed following a damning watchdog report, could be turned into flats and a house. Firbank, on Crescent Road in Shanklin, was shut in September last year by the Care Quality Commission (CQC) when inspectors...
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