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A new grant funding opportunity dedicated to supporting sustainable transport projects on the Island has been announced by Visit Isle of Wight and the Isle of Wight Council.
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Well done to all the volunteers who took part in the East Cowes beach clean at the weekend.
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The council say that £3m would need to be found to keep the floating bridge running as it nears the end of its life, so proposals are up for consideration to introduce a 50p each way foot passenger charge.
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Members of the Isle of Wight Council's Executive Committee have tonight (Wednesday 8 July) voted to award the Island's new 25 year waste contract to the preferred bidder.
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The Island’s Red Squirrel Trail has been featured in Sustrans’ Traffic Free Cycle Rides, a comprehensive guide to traffic-free cycling in the UK.
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Photos of empty parking bays in Sandown have sparked another push from residents for owners of empty shops and untidy sites to get their act together.
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Changes have been announced for the responsibilities of most of the senior councillors - otherwise known as the Executive.
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The scheme was described as a positive and historic step forward for the Isle of Wight council.
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A number of countryside partners have expressed an interest in taking on countryside management now the council finds itself in dismal financial straits.
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The Isle of Wight Council is inviting expressions of interest in taking over the running of its countryside estate and service – with the aim of protecting and enhancing the existing estate and improving public access and voluntary sector involvement.
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AmeyCespa has been selected as the preferred bidder for the contract to deliver waste collection and treatment services for the Isle of Wight for the next 25 years, starting in November this year.
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Cllr Hillard says they are very happy to speak to representatives of local councils regarding services in their area, should they need further assistance in developing their plans.
