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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.
Proposals to build a block of 5 apartments on a brownfield site in Ryde have been thrown out following residents’ concerns.
Read moreDetailsReform UK now has 15 chair and vice-chair committee roles within the Isle of Wight Council, the most of any group.
Read moreDetailsThe business is hoping to open in a few weeks time.
Read moreDetailsTens of thousands of people could flock to a new seafront sports facility to play padel each year, residents and councillors heard in a talk on plans for Ryde Arena.
Read moreDetailsThe much-love community event could make a return.
Read moreDetailsA scheme to construct 4 houses on the site of a former pub and hotel has been met with resistance from an Isle of Wight parish council and Island Roads.
Read moreDetailsVentnor’s No.31 community bus service will continue and public toilets in the town have been given a revamp, mayor Steve Cooper has announced to residents.
Read moreDetailsBREAKING: Experienced independent councillor Jonathan Bacon has been elected as the leader of the Isle of Wight Council tonight (Wednesday).
Read moreDetailsProposals to turn an old milking parlour into business space have been refused by Isle of Wight planners following criticism from councillors.
Read moreDetailsMental health crisis services on the Isle of Wight have fallen short of the standards expected.
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