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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 major extension scheme for an Isle of Wight clifftop hotel, including a yoga pavilion, restaurant and enhanced outdoor seating area, has been refused.
Read moreDetailsMulti-million-pound plans to redevelop the former ice rink in Ryde may be brought before Ryde Town Council for discussion.
Read moreDetailsNewport and Carisbrooke Community Council’s new chair has said ‘inclusivity is key’ and encouraged residents to share their ideas for the area.
Read moreDetailsFour disused farm barns in the Isle of Wight National Landscape have been granted new flexible commercial uses.
Read moreDetailsPlans to turn the first floor of Shanklin Conservative Club into a ‘much sought-after’ NHS dental practice have been given the green light.
Read moreDetailsA former Boots store in the seaside town of Sandown will house new residential accommodation, but retain a commercial usage.
Read moreDetailsA proposal to demolish a long-standing Isle of Wight gym and replace it with eight new homes has been waved through, with planners accepting the application for demolition on the Portland Street site.
Read moreDetailsFears an Isle of Wight residential road will flood during a ‘bad winter’ have surfaced at a Newport and Carisbrooke Community Council (NCCC) meeting.
Read moreDetailsA 3,400-signature petition calling for the refurbishment and preservation of the splash park in Ryde has won the backing of Ryde Town Council.
Read moreDetailsNewport and Carisbrooke Community Council (NCCC) has agreed to award hundreds of pounds in grants to a festival and a scout group.
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