If a property has been empty for five to ten years the council will be able to apply a 200% council tax premium on the owner, 300% if empty for over ten years
As a starting point, the Cabinet approved the purchase of 50 properties to help relieve the 2,470 households on the waiting list for permanent accommodation
A living memorial at Isle of Wight's hospital pays tribute to Covid victims, while medical professionals share their experiences and resilience during the pandemic