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Isle of Wight Council Press Office
The Isle of Wight Council's Press Office issue news on behalf of the council.
As well as dealing with queries from the press, they also manage the council's social media activities including Facebook, Twitter and YouTube.
They also provide internal communications for the council including a weekly newsletter for all staff.
Below are a range of press releases issued by the team.
You can contact the Comms team via media@iow.gov.uk
The Isle of Wight Council's Press Office issue news on behalf of the council.
As well as dealing with queries from the press, they also manage the council's social media activities including Facebook, Twitter and YouTube.
They also provide internal communications for the council including a weekly newsletter for all staff.
Below are a range of press releases issued by the team.
You can contact the Comms team via media@iow.gov.uk
Isle of Wight council leader sends message of thanks to our ‘true Island heroes’
So far, a staggering 600-plus Islanders have answered the government's 'call to arms', stepping up to do what they can to fight the virus and help those on the front lines
Tuesday, 31st March, 2020 10:16am
By IW Council Press Office with 9 readers' comments
Isle of Wight residents having bonfires asked to be mindful of neighbours
The council say lighting garden bonfires can aggravate lung conditions and cause a nuisance
Friday, 27th March, 2020 2:47pm
By IW Council Press Office with 3 readers' comments
Free car parking for all keyworkers delivered by Isle of Wight council
Today's announcement means they will be able to park in on street parking bays and council and NHS owned car parks without having to worry about cost or time restrictions.
Thursday, 26th March, 2020 12:54pm
By IW Council Press Office with one comment
Isle of Wight Festival 2020 cancelled
OnTheWight had written to the festival organisers more than once after the Government said emergency workers would not support mass gatherings, but finally the news that many have been waiting has been announced
Thursday, 26th March, 2020 12:14pm
By IW Council Press Office with 2 readers' comments
‘Some people are simply not heeding government’s orders’ says council leader as he asks Islanders to stay home
Police have been carrying out patrols, speaking with individuals and even stopping vehicles to enquire as to the driver's reasons for being out
Wednesday, 25th March, 2020 4:06pm
By IW Council Press Office with 31 readers' comments
Floating bridge to be limited to essential workers only (Updated)
To make sure that everybody is following this new limitation, staff may ask passengers or drivers about their journey
Tuesday, 24th March, 2020 5:32pm
By IW Council Press Office with one comment
Isle of Wight council leader asks second-home owners to stay away
The leader of the Isle of Wight council asks second home owners to stay at their primary residence, and asks those who are already here to self isolate
Monday, 23rd March, 2020 4:10pm
By IW Council Press Office with 17 readers' comments
Important news on how best to deal with your rubbish if you’re self-isolating (updated)
If anyone in your household is self-isolating because of coronavirus, the council has just issued this new guidance on how best to deal with your rubbish to reduce it spreading and to protect waste collection staff.
Monday, 23rd March, 2020 11:58am
By IW Council Press Office with 3 readers' comments
