NEWPORT’S CASTLE ROAD HMO GIVEN GREEN LIGHT BY PLANNERS
The conversion of a former guest house into a house of multiple occupancy for homeless people was given the go-ahead last night by planners… although compromises were made to the permission. Residents had shared their fears over the controversial plan....
Read moreDetailsJOB FAIRS AND SKILLS COURSES BEING CONSIDERED TO HELP ADDRESS STAFFING SHORTAGES
Steps are being taken by the Isle of Wight Council to address the staffing shortages currently being faced by the tourism and hospitality sector. Due to pubs, restaurants, cafes and other hospitality venues being closed for periods of the COVID...
Read moreDetailsCERTAS ENERGY’S NEW FUEL DEPOT AT WHIPPINGHAM GIVEN THE GO AHEAD
A national fuel company will be joining CECAMM at the Island Technology Park in Whippingham, using the land as an oil depot. The decision was made by the Isle of Wight Council’s planning committee last night (Monday) despite safety concerns...
Read moreDetailsCOUNCIL TO TACKLE LITTER PROBLEMS IN TOURIST TOWNS THIS SUMMER
Litter problems in tourist areas are set to be tackled this summer, as the Island braces itself ahead of a busy season. New cabinet member for environment, heritage and waste management, Councillor Jonathan Bacon said he has asked council officers...
Read moreDetailsMORE THAN 4,800 CHILDREN SUPPORTED BY 11,500 FOOD VOUCHERS DURING SCHOOL HOLIDAYS
More than 11,000 food vouchers were handed out to children on the Isle of Wight over 5 weeks of school holidays between December and May. The Isle of Wight Council issued a total of 11,591 £15 vouchers paid for by...
Read moreDetailsFUTURE OF ISLAND PRIMARY SCHOOL REMAINS UNDECIDED DESPITE HALT OF CLOSURE PLANS
The closure of a rural Isle of Wight primary school may be halted for now but its future still remains undecided. Following their success at the May election, new ruling party of the Isle of Wight Council, the Alliance Group...
Read moreDetailsISLANDERS URGED TO GET COVID TESTS DESPITE LOW CASE RATE
Cllr. Lora Peacey-Wilcox The leader of the Isle of Wight Council has urged us to get Covid tests with the increase of the Delta variant in the country - even though just 5 cases of it have been found on...
Read moreDetailsPLANS FOR SEACLOSE PARK FOOTBALL STADIUM SUPPORTED BY COUNCIL
Football could be coming home to Newport after the new Isle of Wight Council has said it wants to see what it can do to help bring the plans along. Earlier this year, Whippingham and Fairlee’s Cllr Matt Price put...
Read moreDetailsCOUNCIL HOPE TO INJECT £7MILLION INTO EAST COWES IF LEVELLING UP FUND BID IS SUCCESSFUL
A £7million bid is being made to reinstate East Cowes as a focus for the marine industry on the Island. The Isle of Wight Council is looking for a slice of the £4.8billion Levelling Up Fund, created by Chancellor of...
Read moreDetailsAROUND 750 PEOPLE STILL WAITING FOR SURGERY WHICH WAS DELAYED DUE TO PANDEMIC
The number of Islanders facing a year-long wait for surgery at the Isle of Wight NHS Trust is coming down but a health boss has warned progress could soon plateau and waiting lists could start to grow again. As a...
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