The state of the Ocean Hotel and King's House, both owned by Carlauren Group are being looked in to by the Isle of Wight council's enforcement officer.
Paul Coueslant of the Our Sandown Group says inaction has enabled the tragedy at the Ocean Hotel to happen and that the event should be a funeral pyre for the years of neglect by those who know who they are
The occupiers say they have no wish to damage or disturb the building, instead they intend to preserve the cultural heritage of this almost 200-year-old building, once frequented by the likes of Lewis Carroll, Charles Darwin and Count Stroganov
Sally McConkey, of Cross Street, Sandown, set up a petition last week urging local authorities to take action because she says the town is currently in the worst state she has ever seen it.
It’s emerged the freehold for the derelict site of The Ocean Hotel and King’s House in Sandown has finally been sold. A step forward, but other matters could delay
Isle of Wight Police are keen to reassure the public the latest development in court this week would not stop its work to tackle anti-social behaviour and ensure the hotel is secure