Eurovia's planning application has attracted a significant level of opposition with over 1,000 objections to date.

MP responds to the six page letter from Eurovia's managing director.

A six page response over the proposed asphalt plant from the head of Eurovia to the Island's MP has been shared with OnTheWight.

The Himalayan balsam campaign gathers pace this summer as volunteers get involved. The next day out is Tuesday 4th Juneand will take place on the Eastern Yar.

Castle Copse is a home to bats, badgers, red squirrels, slow worms and many butterflies, birds and flowers. All welcome to official opening tomorrow from 11am.

Work to improve street lighting is recognised by Campaign to Protect Rural England (CPRE).

Many other species depend on butterflies for their survival as they are an integral part of the natural ecology.

Despite former-councillor Eddie Giles previously insisting there was no link between Eurovia receiving planning permission for their proposed asphalt plant and Island Roads being able to deliver their contract, a comment from Eurovia seems to suggest otherwise.

Blackwater asphalt plant receives planning approval from officers, giving Bardon Vectis the capacity to supply asphalt to highways PFI contractor.

Further noise assessments have resulted in the applicant withdrawing their appeal

The contract has created one extra full time job at Isle of Wight Fuels.