Cllr Hobart congratulated the 70 young Islanders who were recently presented with their Duke of Edinburgh Medals, adding that the DofE scheme really does help shape future leaders.
In a mixed picture, more than a quarter of state-run schools on the Isle of Wight don't have enough funding to pay their outgoing, DfE figures reveal, as schools asked to do more.
Islanders are invited to meet again this Sunday 13th March in St James’ Square, Newport at midday in a public show of the strength of support for the people of Ukraine
Remembering loved ones who are no longer with us. A total of 15 events are taking place in towns and villages, alongside two main events that are being held at Newport Minster.
At the recent announcement of new trains for Island Line, Isle of Wight MP Bob Seely raised several issues with the Transport Minister, including Undercliff Drive, cross-Solent ferries, a fixed link and an improved rail and cycle network.
Cllr Jarman says "the £3 million of savings required by the process we have inherited, will in fact be mainly savings and efficiencies, rather than continuing the ongoing process of cuts"