Two appliances are remaining on the site of the devastating Cowes fire to ensure that high winds forecast for this afternoon don't cause any flare-ups.
Well done to all those whose great work at the council has been recognised. Read on to see the list - including those who have worked for over 25 years at Isle of Wight Council.
Isle of Wight Council’s Chief Executive, John Metcalfe, has written to the Government asking them to urgently clarify how it will judge that any council: “has reached the ‘tipping point’ where it has insufficient resources available to meet its legal obligations”.
The Leader of the IW council, Jonathan Bacon, said they will continue to lobby the government to help them achieve a balanced budget that is not to the detriment of the community.
The redesigned Family Information Zone service will provide information, advice and assistance to parents and prospective parents about local childcare.
Isle of Wight council leader, Jonathan Bacon, says this will be hardest year’s budget to set as the council is required to find even more savings on top of those already made, a whopping £17.38 million.
Access to favourite surfing spot, Compton Beach, from the car park at Hanover Point has been temporarily closed due to damage to the steps and drainage pipe.
The council say more than 18,600 homes and businesses in mainly rural areas of the Isle of Wight now have access to faster fibre broadband speeds as a result of the Island’s rural broadband project.