Storm Bert likely to bring strong winds and disruption to cross-Solent travel: Met Office issues weather warning
Storm Bert likely to bring strong winds and disruption to cross-Solent travel: Met Office issues weather warning
8, November 2021·2 min readFull steam ahead on primary school consultationThe school community, as well as the wider area, are encouraged to have their say on the options for Chillerton and Rookley Primary School
14, November 2023·2 min readEnd of an era for Isle of Wight’s tiny Chillerton and Rookley Primary SchoolChillerton and Rookley Primary's closure confirmed by Isle of Wight Council cabinet
10, September 2021·1 min readFuture of Chillerton and Rookley Primary School back on the Isle of Wight council agendaThe decision to merge the school was halted in order to take a "measured approach", but its future is back on the agenda
15, July 2023·2 min readEnd of an era: Isle of Wight school to close by year-endIsle of Wight Council finalises closure of Chillerton and Rookley Primary amid dwindling enrolment and fiscal issues
3, June 2015·2 min readFantastic turnout for the Scarecrow Festival (HD photo gallery)Around 100 scarecrows adorned the roads of Chillerton and Gatcombe during half term, drawing Islanders and visitors to the villages once again.
18, February 2022·2 min readCabinet member criticised by Governing Body over school decision deferralThe Chair of Governors said they haven’t felt listened to at any point in the process and criticised the council for not refuting any of the ‘misinformation’, ‘slurs’ or ‘claims’ made by the campaign to save the school
17, June 2021·1 min readRange of options being drawn up for Chillerton and Rookley Primary SchoolIn the future, Cllr Debbie Andre said she would take note that parents be informed in an appropriate manner
16, April 2018·1 min readIsle of Wight primary school retains their ‘Good’ rating from OfstedThe inspection found this Isle of Wight primary school still responsible for 'Good' provision.
30, June 2023·2 min readCouncillor Andre’s silence stirs controversy over Isle of Wight school closuresCouncillor Debbie Andre's silence exacerbates controversy surrounding the Isle of Wight's school place plan
29, October 2024·2 min readIsle of Wight barn conversion appeal challenges National Landscape concernsRefused barn conversion on the Isle of Wight escalates to an appeal over landscape impact
4, March 2021·1 min readSolent Freeport: What are the possible downsides to a Freeport?If you've heard about the Solent Freeport and wondering whether there any possible downsides to it, Julia Laursen shares her view
15, December 2023·1 min readOpportunity for public involvement in upcoming Parish Council electionsIsle of Wight community invited to engage with Parish Council vacancy processes