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
11, October 2022·1 min readTen weeks of roadworks and land closure at Skew BridgeWork has been scheduled for outside of the holiday season, but the temporary traffic lights will inevitably have an impact on some road journeys
17, October 2022·1 min read£70,000 discount on new loos in Lake after another local authority cancelled their orderCllr Brading said replacing the toilets was something the parish council had been discussing for the last six years
17, October 2022·2 min readPolice reduce attendance at Parish Council meeting to every three monthsCouncillors said they seldom see the police officers at their meetings and believe they should come every month
17, October 2022·2 min readLake agree to join the ‘Bay Place Plan’ to support regeneration in the Bay areaThe parish council will contribute £5,000 towards the plan with Sandown and Shanklin possibly paying more
24, November 2022·2 min readPlans to extend Cliff Path tunnel across front garden attracting mixed viewsA tunnel already exists under the path, but the homeowners wish to extend the tunnel opening to their basement rather than their front garden
1, February 2023·1 min readRetrospective approval sought for airport hangars built without permissionThe agent said the hangars were being used by aircraft owners, as some craft had turned over in high winds
15, February 2023·2 min readParish Council’s ambitious plans require borrowing: What’s the impact on residentsThe Parish Council plans to almost double its council tax precept bill to fund new projects, but reduces funding for hanging baskets and local grants
18, February 2023·2 min readNinety per cent rise in council tax precept approvedBand D households move from paying £51.83 to £98.50 a year for their local council precept
18, February 2023·1 min readCouncillor’s call to reopen Lake Hill amidst potential traffic chaosIsle of Wight councillor slams lack of parking restrictions during major railway bridge project causing traffic chaos
7, March 2023·2 min readPCC funds e-bikes to combat anti-social behaviour on the Isle of WightPolice Sergeant Benjamin Sharland says the new electric bikes are a "game changer"
10, April 2023·2 min readProactive youth work on the Isle of Wight: A recipe for success in curbing anti-social behaviour (updated)Isle of Wight pioneer transformative youth programmes, fostering a safe haven through sports, education, and early intervention
19, April 2023·2 min readLetter: Is it time for a single Bay council? Sandown resident proposes solution to ‘unfair precept charges’Sandown residents face high precept rates; whereas a unified Bay council could bring fairer charges and streamlined administration, believes former councillor, Bob Blezzard