Isle of Wight council was allocated more than £5.4 million to distribute to businesses, but just over £1 million was unclaimed and has to be sent back to Government
This new book from local writer George East, author of more than 30 books fiction and non-fiction, highlights the delights of the Isle of Wight as a holiday destination as well as a beautiful place to live
Businesses linked to the tourism, hospitality, and leisure sector that do not qualify for the Omicron Hospitality and Leisure Grant are encouraged to apply to the Isle of Wight Council for a share of the government grant funding
Measures needed to help the Isle of Wight receive International Dark Skies Park accreditation could cost the council £50,000, but should add to the Island’s eco-tourism offer
The Chair of Visit Isle of Wight says that by working with local businesses, they've demonstrated "that together we are stronger, and we look forward to developing closer ties with even more of the Island’s hard-working tourism-based firms"