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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 total of 4 disused farm barns situated within the Isle of Wight National Landscape could have new flexible commercial uses.
Read moreDetailsA 13-bedroom Sandown hotel will be turned into residential accommodation after decades of trading, falling profits and being on the market for 2 years.
Read moreDetailsA block of 5 apartments may be built on an Isle of Wight town centre site currently attracting anti-social behaviour.
Read moreDetailsOpposition has grown to an ‘intrusive’ plan for toilet and shower facilities at a 19th century barracks.
Read moreDetailsA multi-use hub for community events, refreshments during football matches, and job training will be installed within the grounds of a school in The Bay.
Read moreDetailsWaste collection problems from 37 different residential accommodations in just 4 townhouses are continuing to cause a headache in Ryde.
Read moreDetailsThere are 12 Isle of Wight Council senior manager positions with salaries of more than £100,000 a year, new figures show.
Read moreDetailsA proposal for 9 ‘much-needed’ houses on land in Wootton is facing criticism from the local parish council.
Read moreDetailsThe developer behind a contentious fire training facility project on vacant land at an Isle of Wight farm has come under face-to-face scrutiny with residents.
Read moreDetailsThe Council faces a £2,500 fine after illegally taking 10-months to issue a child’s special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) plan.
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