Newport is the capital of the Isle of Wight. It’s the town with the most nation-wide chains of shops as well as being the centre for business. The County council are head-quartered there.
Eric Geddes' site-specific work involves the use of natural and found objects, either indigenous [stone, clay, seaweed] or flotsam [wood, metal, plastic].
Newport’s one-hour free parking pilot marked a success, with 62,526 free tickets issued in six months. Talks ongoing with businesses to share financial burden, says regeneration director