Works at Racecourse roundabout have been deferred until 2018 as night-time working is curtailed for this year. Weather permitting, scheduled day time works will continue until mid-December.
The Cruise ship business is considerable and valuable. VIoW and Cowes Harbour Commission are actively engaging them, laying out the benefits of visiting the Island. The enclosed map shows where Cruise ships will anchor while visiting Cowes.
The publication of the Government's Industrial Strategy sees the strengthening of the Solent LEP's role in shaping national policy. Renewed emphasis has also been placed on the LEP's role in driving Local Growth.
The chairman of the Social Mobility Commission says that too many rural and coastal areas are being left behind. OnTheWight has details about where the Isle of Wight ranks on the Index of life chances for young people and adults.
Islanders for Europe meet once a month at the Quay Arts Centre to discuss how leaving the European Union will affect businesses, public services and Island residents.
Ryde councillor and Labour Party Parliamentary spokesperson on the Isle of Wight, Julian Critchley, believes this is not party political issue, but a “no-brainer” and calls on the IWC to raise council tax premium on empty homes to 100%.
It is the Commissioner’s statutory role to hold the Chief Constable to account on the performance of the police force on behalf of the public, and the COMPASS meetings provide an opportunity to do this on a regular basis.
There was good news and bad as the Island saw the highest every number of first timers over the summer, but the overall; number of visitors dropped due to Bestival leaving the Island and that awful wet weather.