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.
The Green Flag Award is testament to the hard work and passion from the small Friends group and volunteers, with support from Isle of Wight Council’s public spaces team.
Newport Parish Council were concerned that three schools in their area may have been left without school crossing patrols from September following budget cuts from the Council due to Government cuts in funding.
The tooth of a Chimaera (Rabbit Fish) was found by Tobias, from Yarmouth, whilst with Brighstone Primary School on a fossil walk at Yaverland, led by Dinosaur Isle Museum.
Nine councillors, led by former chairman of the Scrutiny Committee have called in the decision made by the Isle of Wight council Executive earlier in the month to consult on school places.
Chaired by former executive member, Cllr Paul Fuller, and including the former Leader Cllr Bacon, the new Scrutiny Committee gathers tonight to scrutinise the proposed budget for 2017/18.
The councillors involved with the proposal say reducing the number of times grass verges are cut each year - from seven to two - could save money and boost the Island’s ecosystem.