Rufus Pickles - Local Democracy Reporter
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.
VENTNOR TO KEEP COMMUNITY BUS SERVICE AND SEAFRONT TOILETS SET FOR UPGRADE
Ventnor’s No.31 community bus service will continue and public toilets in the town have been given a revamp, mayor Steve Cooper has announced to residents.
Read moreDetailsJONATHAN BACON DECLARED NEW LEADER OF THE ISLE OF WIGHT COUNCIL
BREAKING: Experienced independent councillor Jonathan Bacon has been elected as the leader of the Isle of Wight Council tonight (Wednesday).
Read moreDetailsFEARS OVER FUTURE USE LEAD TO REFUSAL OF BLACKGANG FARM CONVERSION
Proposals to turn an old milking parlour into business space have been refused by Isle of Wight planners following criticism from councillors.
Read moreDetailsKINDNESS OF STAFF PRAISED DESPITE FAILINGS IN ISLE OF WIGHT MENTAL HEALTH CARE
Mental health crisis services on the Isle of Wight have fallen short of the standards expected.
Read moreDetailsRYDE TOWN COUNCIL TO HOST TALK WITH PROSPECTIVE ICE RINK OWNERS
Ryde Town Council (RTC) will this evening (Tuesday) receive a talk on proposals for the Isle of Wight’s ‘eyesore’ former ice rink from the building’s prospective new owners.
Read moreDetails‘HUGE JOB’ AWAITS NEW ISLE OF WIGHT COUNCIL LEADERSHIP SAYS TORY GROUP BOSS
'Whoever comes in is going to have a huge job tackling things like our Island Roads contract and dealing with our ferries'.
Read moreDetailsWOOTTON BRIDGE PARISH COUNCIL BACKS ENERGY SUPPORT PROJECT FOR LOCAL HOMES
The scheme, Warmer Wootton, is set to benefit around 10-15 local households.
Read moreDetailsBAY COULD GET ITS OWN ‘ASPIRE-STYLE’ COMMUNITY HUB UNDER NEW PLAN
An ‘essential’ community hub could be created in the centre of an Isle of Wight seaside town – to support residents.
Read moreDetailsOPINIONS DIVIDED OVER PLANS FOR 5 NEW FLATS IN RYDE TOWN CENTRE
'This is already a high-density living area on a narrow road which has double yellow lines its entire length on both sides.'
Read moreDetailsCOUNTY HALL LOOKING TO HIRE EDUCATION BOSS ON SIX-FIGURE SALARY
A salary of up to £102,389 per year is on offer to lead the implementation of the Island's Education Strategy.
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