Michael Murwill

22, October 2020·1 min read

New road junction in Bembridge improving road safety

The changes to the junction by the Pilot Boat Inn in Bembridge have successfully reduced the speed of traffic and improved the safety for road users

2, September 2020·2 min read

Isle of Wight Conservative switches to Independent ahead of the May 2021 elections (updated)

Isle of Wight Conservative’s lose a councillor as one switches to become an Independent. Intriguingly, as the party gets their councillors ready for upcoming local elections, there could be current serving Cllrs that won’t be on the ballot papers too.

30, July 2019·1 min read

12 months leave granted for Councillor due to ill health

Voting against the extended leave, Cllr Brodie said, “We're not doing a job, we're elected to represent people. When you have a significant illness, are you really up to it?"

15, April 2019·2 min read

Plan ahead and be patient if using Lynnbottom tip this Easter, say Isle of Wight council

The Isle of Wight council are advising residents to plan ahead and have patience during the busiest time of the year at the dump.

27, March 2019·1 min read

Transition Island gets to work on County Hall ‘Incredible Edibles’

As thought might be the case, a litter pick was needed before planting could begin for the Incredible Edibles project outside County Hall.

15, February 2019·1 min read

Cabinet reject plea to reconsider Law Centre future

The Isle of Wight council are pushing ahead with plans to carry out a procurement process, which the Law Centre say they won't be in a position to bid for. Many fear the services they currently provide will be awarded to a mainland company such as The YOU Trust.

8, November 2018·2 min read

Isle of Wight council consider setting up company to build affordable homes

The Isle of Wight council's cabinet are considering setting up a company to "build and manage homes long-term to meet local needs".

11, October 2018·1 min read

New St Helens Duver footbridges now open

The replacement of the old footbridges with more durable models which require less maintenance work will help ensure this route will be accessible for years to come.

30, April 2018·1 min read

Council announces end of mobile recycling unit – In midst of Lynnbottom Tip fiasco

Plans to end the service were reported by OnTheWight in February. Today the council announces the end of the mobile recycling unit, in the middle of the Lynnbottom Tip fiasco.

26, April 2018·1 min read

Lynnbottom slip road closed until 10am to restrict queueing

New measure will see no queueing in advance of the tip at Lynnbottom opening at 10am. The slip road will open for access once the tip is open.

10, April 2018·1 min read

New Isle of Wight Conservative Association Deputy Chairman resigns after just one week

One of the newly-elected Isle of Wight Conservative Association's Deputy Chairmen has already resigned - one week in. Wendy Murwill didn't even make it as far as the first Officers' meeting.

15, February 2018·2 min read

Update on council’s new recycling and waste treatment park

The Forest Road site is an important part of the council’s aim to divert 90 percent of waste away from landfill and recycle 55 percent of household waste by 2020.

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