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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 flats conversion plan for an Isle of Wight hotel in a ‘very poor state of repair’ has gained qualified backing from a town council.
Read moreDetailsA new flexible cultural community space could open next to a second-hand bookshop in the village of St Helens.
Read moreDetailsFeedback on the service between January and February was 54% negative...
Read moreDetailsPlans have been lodged for a new 145-berth leisure marina on the Isle of Wight.
Read moreDetailsThe Labour MP for Isle of Wight West has explained why he voted against the council’s budget last week – after widespread criticism of the Government over a lack of funding for the Island.
Read moreDetailsReducing the number of school places on the Isle of Wight is a ‘critical and urgent’ priority which may mean school closures, a new council report says.
Read moreDetailsAn Isle of Wight special school could be expanded by 36 places to meet growing demand for SEND provision, costing £29,579 per child.
Read moreDetailsA former St Helens restaurant could be converted into residential accommodation, with a lack of viability being cited amid the ‘current economic climate’.
Read moreDetailsIsland Roads has been accused of failing to help deal with marine pollution and the littering of cigarette ends which an Isle of Wight parish councillor has said 'all end up in the sea'.
Read moreDetailsAn Isle of Wight care home has been found in breach of legal regulations relating to issues such as safe care, consent and good governance.
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