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
Cllr Price thanked the community and members of Newport and Carisbrooke Community Council for their support and the Isle of Wight Council for listening to residents
The discussions with senior council members and officers at County Hall have been productive and they recognise the strength of feeling locally, says Cllr Price
Local councillor for Newport North says he will vigorously oppose the proposed land allocated for the development of 880 houses at New Fairlee Farm as part of the Island Planning Strategy Consultation and urges residents to do the same.
Two requests for a public briefing have been refused by the Isle of Wight council and this week Parish councillors voted overwhelmingly for impending St Mary's Junction improvements to be be halted.