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Isle of Wight council to receive £1.6 million to deal with potholes in latest Government announcement
2, July 2024·1 min readSouthern Water workers face verbal abuse during swift Newport Road repairsNewport Road repairs finished swiftly, despite workers enduring hostility and verbal abuse from passersby
27, June 2024·2 min readSouthern Water to complete sewer repairs at the graben well ahead of schedule (updated)Ventnor road closure to end early, easing disruption for relieved residents and drivers
19, June 2024·2 min readNewport Road, Ventnor (the graben) set for essential repair works by Southern WaterVentnor faces essential Southern Water road repairs, with changes to travel options, but pedestrian access remains
10, June 2024·2 min readSouthern Water rolls out new AI controlled gates to cut storm overflowsCutting-edge technology arrives in Cowes to enhance storm water control systems
22, May 2024·4 min read91% increase in water bills by 2030 being proposed by Southern Water (update 2)The significant price rise would see annual bills rise from £479 to £915 - the highest in England and Wales
9, May 2024·1 min readCouncillor Redrup urges Isle of Wight council to aim for zero sea sewage releases by 2030Councillor proposes motion to halt sewage discharges into Isle of Wight sea by 2030
18, April 2024·1 min readGeography expert chairs online talk addressing sewage issues with local activistsJoin Islanders in a free online discussion on tackling sewage pollution issues
12, April 2024·1 min readSouthern Water to boost efficiency with solar-powered van fleet upgradeSolar panel technology to power equipment in Southern Water's new vans
22, March 2024·4 min readSouthern Water details £21.5 million investment in Isle of Wight infrastructure over five yearsSouthern Water reveals just how much it has spent over the last four years on its Isle of Wight network
15, March 2024·1 min readSouthern Water hosts Cowes community event to tackle storm overflowsLearn about storm overflow reduction at Cowes community drop-in event this March
11, March 2024·1 min readSouthern Water receives Defra approval for £10m storm overflow reduction investmentDefra sanctions £10m for Southern Water to reduce storm overflows effectively, paid for by shareholders
16, February 2024·2 min readSandown beach misses out on Blue Flag award due to water quality dipSandown beach's water quality downgrade results in another missed Blue Flag award