The contractors had asked about the plants before starting work, but had been incorrectly informed, said the Mayor, leaving Ventnor's Flower Fairy devastated after five years of hard work was destroyed
Although councillors approved use of a new ‘safer alternative’, question marks were raised about its use in Ventnor Park, which would see an increase in costs of £5,000
Parents of children on free school meals in Ventnor at St Francis Primary or the Island Free School will receive a £12 food voucher thanks to the town council
Although the Ventnor Town Council has voted to ban the use of glyphosates on their land, they said they needed to know the costs of alternatives and that a way forward would be decided at its next meeting
Following News OnTheWight's feature about the No.31 bus service, councillors have reversed their decision to cease the twice a week service that has been described as a lifeline by those using it