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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.
Plans to turn an old milking parlour into business space have sparked opposition from Isle of Wight local councillors.
Read moreDetailsResidents have told the Isle of Wight Council of ‘ongoing disruption’ from roadworks, concerns continuing to go ‘largely unaddressed’ and a lack of prior engagement with affected businesses.
Read moreDetailsThe decision on further double yellow lines on a busy residential road in the heart of the Isle of Wight has been deferred.
Read moreDetailsPart of a warehouse in the centre of the Isle of Wight’s county town could be transformed into residential accommodation.
Read moreDetailsProminent county councillors have given mixed verdicts on the Isle of Wight Council remaining a single unitary authority, as confirmed by the Government this week. Very Broad Church group leader Geoff Brodie described it as a 'pyrrhic victory' (tantamount to...
Read moreDetailsA petition demanding the Government intervene to secure ‘affordable’ and capped ferry fares for Islanders has been signed by over 2,500 people.
Read moreDetailsIsland Roads has come under fire over its refusal of a one-way system for an Isle of Wight road, with a councillor saying it is “another example” of the provider “not giving a jot” what residents think.
Read moreDetailsA ‘much-needed’ dog-walking facility could open on agricultural land at a farm near Rookley.
Read moreDetailsA total of 6 homes may be built on a brownfield site at an Isle of Wight caravan park.
Read moreDetailsMajor restoration work at the Grade II* listed former royal stables at Osborne House on the Isle of Wight has been approved.
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