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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 new housing proposal next to Horsebridge Hill providing “much-needed homes” for Isle of Wight families has received backing from County Hall.
Read moreDetailsThe chair of the Isle of Wight Council, Binstead's Councillor Ian Dore, has left County Hall’s Alliance group to sit as a non-aligned independent councillor.
Read moreDetailsA proposed rural mixed-use development with at least 60 homes and a retail outlet is facing continuing opposition from residents and campaigners.
Read moreDetailsA former doctor’s surgery in Newport could be transformed into an 8-bed House in Multiple Occupation (HMO) and 3 flats, under a newly submitted plan.
Read moreDetailsAnother Isle of Wight Council tax rise of 5% is on the cards – and the council leader has said it is 'absolutely not fair' for residents.
Read moreDetailsThe conversion of an events room often used by a popular community café in Ventnor has been refused after mounting opposition.
Read moreDetailsPlans for a 13m lattice mast with a high frequency (HF) beam antenna behind in Wroxall have been thrown out after community backlash.
Read moreDetailsPlans are going ahead to replace the troubled Floating Bridge 6.
Read moreDetailsRyde residents in Band C properties will pay £12.17 more per year...
Read moreDetailsIsle of Wight Council member Caroline Gladwin is no longer a Reform UK councillor, the party has revealed.
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