Rufus Pickles - Local Democracy Reporter
Rufus is the Local Democracy Reporter for the Isle of Wight, a role he took up in August 2024.
The role, which focuses on subjects such as council meetings, planning applications and matters of democratic interest, is funded by the BBC as part of the national Local Democracy Reporter Scheme - or LDRS.
PETITION AGAINST EXXONMOBIL’S PIPELINE PLANS GATHERS PACE
A petition to stop ExxonMobil’s Solent CO2 Pipeline Project coming to the Isle of Wight has gathered 1,923 signatures to date. Little Atherfield resident Christopher Davis’s plea on Change.org warns the project would leave a 'massive scar' across the Island....
Read moreDetailsFRESHWATER RESIDENTS VOICE THEIR CONCERNS OVER MIXED-USE DEVELOPMENT SAYING ‘THE VILLAGE CAN’T COPE’
Freshwater residents have expressed alarm over a proposed mixed-use development including 69 housing units. The Heathfield Farm Camp Site application also proposes retail floorspace, road infrastructure and parking facilities. Bordered by Heathfield Road and the A3054 Colwell Road, the site...
Read moreDetailsVENTNOR TOWN COUNCIL’S ‘DIRE FINANCIAL SITUATION’ COULD SEE FREE PARKING SCHEME SCRAPPED
The Mayor of Ventnor has described his council as being 'in a dire financial situation' – and it could mean the end of a free parking scheme. Councillor Steve Cooper made the remarks at Ventnor Town Council’s August meeting on...
Read moreDetailsCONSULTATION CLOSING ON TIDAL ENERGY FIRM’S FLOWERSBROOK APPLICATION
Public consultation on a controversial application by a tidal power company to vary development conditions for its Ventnor site will soon close. The Isle of Wight Council is currently taking public comments on Perpetuus Tidal Energy Centre’s application to vary...
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