The Isle of Wight council will receive £65,000 in 2017/18 with a further £185,000 in 2018/19 to be used to scope the development of a range of key projects to generate income for public services and new homes and jobs for the Island.
The Isle of Wight Safeguarding Children Board has issued the Serious Case Review Report and their response, following the tragic death of six year old Keziah Flux-Edmonds.
The Isle of Wight Council’s Executive will consider a proposal to add “children of staff” to the over-subscription criteria list within admissions arrangements for schools.
More 16 and 17 year olds have been supported by being offered a suitable training or education place on the Isle of Wight than others in the South East region.
It looks like the rumours we published were right. Here's the full list of the now-expanded Executive of the Isle of Wight council, following Conservative Dave Stewart being voted in as Leader this week.
Up to five families fleeing war-torn Syria will be resettled on the Isle of Wight for up to five years. The council are appealing to private landlords to help house the families - for which the government is covering the costs.
The cold snap forecasted for the next few days could increase the health risks of vulnerable residents, including the elderly and those with serious illnesses. Look out for your neighbours.