Lora Peacey-Wilcox

Blueprints on table and man working on a laptop computer

28, June 2022·4 min read

Code of practice review for councillors and officers recommended as a matter of urgency, reveals Peer Review report

Speaking to more than 70 people over three days, the review was carried out by officers from other councils at no cost to the local authority

Isle of Wight landscape with sheep in the foreground

14, June 2022·4 min read

MP and Alliance join forces to campaign for a new Island status for the Isle of Wight

Cllr Bacon says the current Alliance Group Administration is fully supportive of the proposal to seek an Island designation

20, May 2022·2 min read

‘Urgently finalise and adopt Island Plan’ one of recommendations from Peer review of Isle of Wight council’s planning department

The independent review of the council's planning department has fed back recommendations and actions the council can take to improve

20, May 2022·1 min read

Bids for city status announced as part of Queen’s Platinum Jubilee celebrations

The results of the 40 bids from around the UK - including Newport, Isle of Wight - on who will receive city status as part of the Queen's Platinum Jubilee celebrations have been announced

Claire Critchison standing on Undercliff Drive

18, May 2022·1 min read

New Chairperson and Vice-Chairperson elected at Isle of Wight council (updated)

The new chairperson said they were looking forward to representing the council over the coming year

18, May 2022·2 min read

Isle of Wight council leader sets out achievements of the Alliance after first year in power

Cllr Lora Peacey Wilcox will present her report at tonight's full council meeting, where she sets out the achievements of the last 12 months

child selecting a portion of fruit in school canteen

28, April 2022·2 min read

Numbers claiming free school meals increased by 37 per cent in last year on the Isle of Wight

An increase in the number of children on free school meals can be an indicator of declining living standards

Ukraine flag with outline of the Island on top

21, March 2022·3 min read

Dedicated phone line and email address to support those welcoming Ukrainians

The service has been put in place initially for those with contacts known to them coming to the Isle of Wight from Ukraine, to gauge the immediate level of support required

16, March 2022·2 min read

If you want to offer rooms for Ukrainian refugees you can now register your interest

The scheme will pay £350 per month, with an expectation of it being for a minimum of six months, to those who offer rooms to Ukrainian refugees

11, March 2022·2 min read

Isle of Wight Council renews pledge to treat those who served in armed forces with fairness and respect

Among other things, the pledge makes sure Isle of Wight Council grants leave for Reservists and Adult Cadet Instructors

8, March 2022·3 min read

International Women’s Day: #BreakTheBias by calling out harassment or abuse against women and girls

The Isle of Wight Council is using International Women's Day as a chance to speak out about harassment and violence faced by women and girls

4, March 2022·3 min read

Gollygate: Isle of Wight council leader breaks silence over claims she owned Golly dolls

The Isle of Wight Council leader said political opponents got hold of a photo taken "a long time ago" and "doctored it" leading to it being sensationalised by complicit media outlets

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