councillor for Lake South in the 2017 local council elections.
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One of the schools is currently at only a third of its capacity and has a rising financial deficit. Full details within
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Cllr Brading said there were many reports of water-powered crafts constantly getting too close to swimmers last summer
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Cllr Brading says that no child will go hungry on the Isle of Wight this February half-term and explains how support will be provided
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It was suggested the councillors missed the point of the motion, and some were accused of making personal attacks on Cllr Lilley. Comprehensive report within
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If you work with a community group or charity that can help those struggling during the pandemic, don't miss the chance to apply for a cash grant from the council
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Peter Shreeve from the National Education Union says the news that 800 laptops have been given out and another 780 are due is not the whole story
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Schools have seen more children attending during this lockdown than the first lockdown last year and Isle of Wight council are asking parents to consider whether it is possible for them to stay at home
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Concerns were raised about the number of laptops given to Island children, but the Cabinet member says it's almost four times the figure quoted in the meeting
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There are around 7,000 children on the Isle of Wight who are deemed to be in poverty, but so far only 400 laptops have been lent out for remote learning. This and other concerns were raised in a council meeting last week
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More voices are added to the concerns expressed about the reopening of primary and special schools from tomorrow. Read the details within
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Isle of Wight support staff and teachers have expressed their "astonishment, disbelief and growing anxiety" over plans for primary pupils to return to school next week. More than 50 people have signed a letter to the IW council urging them to reconsider the plans
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Cllr Brading says 'connect4communities' is not a hand-out, but a helping hand for Isle of Wight families who are struggling to pay for basic essentials, like food and fuel to keep their homes warm
