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Councillors were promised prior notice of the road closure and diversions, but Cllr Ward announced it at last night's Cabinet meeting instead. News OnTheWight has the map of diversions within
Ian Ward
Cllr Ian Ward was elected as Isle of Wight councillor for Sandown in 
May 2013.
He was elected as Chairman of the Isle of Wight council in 2013.
He served two terms in this position.
He became Executive member for Transport and infrastructure (including car parking) in January 2017.
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The reconfiguration works are due to start very soon and will result in a diversion for several months. Details within
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The free bus travel for older residents will be available before 9.30am to help them make use of early morning slots for vaccines, healthcare, shopping and other vital appointments
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There are four e-bikes available. Key workers need to explain how it will help them to start cycling to work. The strongest applications will receive an e-bike on loan
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Despite strong objections and pleas from businesses and beach hut owners, the Cabinet pushed ahead with plans to introduce parking fees for Princes Esplanade in Gurnard
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The Cabinet have agreed in principle to use compulsory purchase powers to buy the building in Sandown, which has stood empty for more than a decade.
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Cllr Ian Ward says they are now working to a schedule to find a solution for the collapsed retaining wall on Belgrave Road
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Islanders share their view of Cllr Ian Ward’s comments about a ‘dangerous’ crossing being “more a perception than reality”
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The motion called for powers currently held by police to be transferred to Isle of Wight council so pavement parking can be dealt with locally, by parking enforcement officers, and action actually taken
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Cllr Ward says it may take time to get used to the new layout and urges all road users to take extra care when using St Mary's junction
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Council leader shares this roundup of plans to tackle speeding and pavement parking on the Isle of Wight
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The delivery of the new train, making its way down from Warwickshire, marks a major step towards a more modern Island Line
