Congratulations to the adult learners who have recently completed courses with the Isle of Wight Council. The Adult Community Learning Service handed out 17 awards, recognising the achievements of individuals across a range of subjects.
Isle of Wight residents are being reminded that it's not necessary to apply for a blue badge through other Websites that may be charging up to £49 for an application or renewal.
There is growing concern in Ryde about the levels of underage drinking and this action plan aims to prevent youngsters damaging their health and development.
Access to the Isle of Wight council Planning department, Register Office, Crematorium, Coroner etc will be affected over the Isle of Wight Festival period.
With the Isle of Wight Festival opening its gates on Thursday 21st June, the council are getting the Floating Bridge to run at the times the old service used to - 5am, then into the wee hours.
There'll be a host of free activities and entertainment including tree climbing, children’s craft activities, guided walks, wildlife recording, story-telling, poetry reading, giant bubbles and much more.
A scheme on the Isle of Wight receives praise from other local authorities, after encouraging visitors to cycle while holidaying on the Island and continue when they get back home.
Congratulations to the Isle of Wight Council’s director of children’s services, Steve Crocker, who has been awarded an OBE in the Queen’s Birthday Honours.
The Isle of Wight Festival traffic management plans have been approved and the road traffic plan now available for the public to view. See the map within the article.
The report suggests a combined fire authority with Hampshire would "improve levels of service, including in key preventative areas such as community and business safety initiatives". Cabinet members will be asked to approve the public consultation.