When this reader heard the Isle of Wight council planned to invest in a local energy company he took time to research other similar schemes across the country. His research raises valid questions that councillors may need to consider before going ahead with the scheme.
Around £90million is spent every year clearing blockages nationwide. Money which has to come from somewhere and it’s usually our bills. Find out how you can help avoid blockages.
Investment in a local energy company could see over £300,000 pa in revenue for the Isle of Wight council (from year five), as well as, potentially, call centre and support staff jobs being created.
Trees down on countless Isle of Wight roads, flooding, power failures and suspension of cross-Solent travel were just some of consequences of Storm Katie on the Isle of Wight in the last 18 hours.
Southern Water confirm that work is progressing well at the flood prevention works in Ryde and no human remains were found when the memorial garden was excavated.
Reassurances given after concerns raised that remains of sailors buried in the Royal George Memorial Ground could be disturbed during Southern Water flood prevention work.
A new £13m undersea cable linking the Isle of Wight to the mainland has been completed ahead of schedule by Southern Electric Power Distribution (‘SEPD’), making the electricity supply on the Island more robust and resilient.
Southern Water has become the first ever water company to receive the prestigious Order of Distinction award from the Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents (RoSPA).