Isle of Wight council to receive £1.6 million to deal with potholes in latest Government announcement
Isle of Wight council to receive £1.6 million to deal with potholes in latest Government announcement
28, May 2024·1 min readTotland Post Office saved from closure thanks to community and council supportLocal Post Offices risk closure, MP calls for support from Island communities
24, May 2024·1 min readDomestic Maritime Ferry Regulator Bill: Election timing halts progress on possible Solent Ferry regulation legislationNow the general election has been called, the Bill will not progress further in its current form, but it could be considered again after the election
20, May 2024·1 min readFluid.taxi plans to challenge Solent ferry duopoly with expanded servicesFluid.Taxi, which already runs to The Hut, is planning to start a foot passenger service between Yarmouth and Lymington
17, May 2024·2 min readLevelling Up Minister explores investment opportunities on the Isle of WightMinister Jacob Young tours the Isle of Wight, assessing Levelling Up Fund impact
13, May 2024·3 min readIsle of Wight’s innovative NHS projects nominated for national healthcare awardsFour groundbreaking healthcare projects from the Isle of Wight put forward for national recognition
29, April 2024·1 min readFerry service decline and disruptions addressed in MP’s letter to WightlinkMP Bob Seely confronts Wightlink on less frequent, disrupted ferry services
23, April 2024·1 min readIsle of Wight shipbuilders possibly in the running for new border patrol vesselsIsle of Wight shipbuilders might benefit from new border patrol vessel contracts
17, April 2024·2 min readWight Squirrel Project gains support in fight against red squirrel poisoningBob Seely calls for legislation to protect red squirrels from rodenticide poisoning
15, April 2024·1 min readMP looks to Cornwall’s unified emergency response as a model for the Isle of WightIsle of Wight MP urges cooperative model for Police, Ambulance and Fire services
12, April 2024·1 min readIsle of Wight residents voice concerns over lack of local Evri drop-off pointsIslanders seek better parcel services as Bob Seely MP presses Evri for solutions
10, April 2024·1 min readThe Sun Inn in Hulverstone gains ‘Asset of Community Value’ statusThe Sun Inn now protected as community asset after successful local campaign
4, April 2024·2 min readMP questions Red Funnel’s ability to maintain stable timetable with fewer vesselsRed Funnel's service decline prompts Bob Seely to demand action from Lord Davies, the minister for Maritime, International and Security