Ryde Town Council (RTC) will this evening (Tuesday) receive a talk on proposals for the Isle of Wight’s ‘eyesore’ former ice rink from the building’s prospective new owners.

'Whoever comes in is going to have a huge job tackling things like our Island Roads contract and dealing with our ferries'.

The scheme, Warmer Wootton, is set to benefit around 10-15 local households.

An ‘essential’ community hub could be created in the centre of an Isle of Wight seaside town – to support residents.

'This is already a high-density living area on a narrow road which has double yellow lines its entire length on both sides.'

A salary of up to £102,389 per year is on offer to lead the implementation of the Island's Education Strategy.

Mayor Ellis said he was 'honoured' to be re-elected.

The change in Sandown Town Council (STC) and what it is achieving now compared to 8 years ago is ‘night and day’, re-elected mayor Alex Lightfoot has said.

A developer is looking transform the fire-ravaged site.

'That it can be despoiled for profit by a rapacious company makes me sick with rage.'