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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.
A CQC inspection of mental health crisis services in September 2025 found 7 breaches.
Read moreDetailsThe Local Government and Social Care Ombudsman (LGSCO) has found 'fault causing injustice' on 4 occasions relating to special educational needs (SEN).
Read moreDetailsIt has been said that when a mayor is in place for the region, they will control an investment fund equating to £44.6million per year to be spent locally.
Read moreDetailsFull access along a road in Ventnor on the Isle of Wight could be a step closer after a wall collapse more than 2 years ago.
Read moreDetailsA proposal for a new 7-bedroom House in Multiple Occupation (HMO) has been lodged with the Isle of Wight Council.
Read moreDetailsAfter 3 years, works to reopen Bath Road in Ventnor are set to begin after the Isle of Wight Council reached an agreement with the owner of the land.
Read moreDetailsA previous council paper advised acknowledgment that there is currently ‘insufficient’ funding, organisational capacity and supporting evidence to progress the restriction policies.
Read moreDetailsThe council has stressed that parents will still be required to pay for wraparound childcare...
Read moreDetailsFresh plans have been submitted for a controversial 44-home development at Birch Close in Freshwater.
Read moreDetailsFresh proposals to develop greenfield land in Freshwater, with 3 custom-build houses and an orchard, are facing renewed opposition.
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