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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.
Ryde Town Council is being urged to take a more active role in supporting local businesses and tackling the growing number of empty shops in the town centre, with calls for closer collaboration to help revitalise the high street. The...
Read moreDetailsSouthern Water has pledged to provide both temporary and long-term solutions to alleviate flooding at Bembridge Point and hold a public meeting in the area, an Isle of Wight councillor has said.
Read moreDetailsThe prospect of a new pub opening on Sandown High Street has caused some major concerns with residents over bodily excretion and expulsion.
Read moreDetailsA new banking hub providing ‘essential’ and ‘in-person’ services will open in the Isle of Wight’s largest town next month.
Read moreDetailsThe plans for a 13-metre radio mast in Wroxall have been taken to appeal.
Read moreDetailsA nail technician has submitted plans to operate a home-based salon from a summerhouse in the garden of a residential property in Newport.
Read moreDetailsIsland Roads has said its priority will always be maintaining a ‘safe’ highway network for all users after ‘serious concerns’ were raised over the governance around Isle of Wight road closures.
Read moreDetailsThe controversial closure of an Isle of Wight road has raised ‘serious concerns’ over the decision-making, monitoring and communications around closing highways, councillors have agreed.
Read moreDetailsA multi-million-pound McDonald’s scheme in Cowes is up for a decision next week - but Isle of Wight planners aren’t ‘Lovin’ it’.
Read moreDetailsA major Water Recycling Project awaiting a decision by the Isle of Wight Council has been tweaked after widespread concerns from residents and stakeholders.
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