Many thanks to Evelyn for this report from Monday’s Ventnor Town Council meeting. Ed
Salisbury Gardens (Coastal Centre) is top of the list for discussion these days with everyone waiting to see how plans develop. The final decision will be made at the Isle of Wight council’s cabinet meeting on 7th January 2014, when their Forward Plan is discussed.
Cllr Jim Toogood has led on completing the specification and invitations to tender goes out this week to Island based contractors. The Financial regulations for contract procedure are set out on the Ventnor Town Council Website.
Nominations for Asset of Community Value
In the light of the Isle of Wight council’s acceptance of the Coastal Centre as an Asset of Community Value, it was agreed unanimously that Ventnor Town Council would submit further nominations as follows: St Boniface School, the Youth Club and the Library.
They agreed also to prepare and submit the Children’s Centre and Springhill Gardens.
Community bus
Through the swift action of the Town Council and Stuart George of the Isle of Wight Bus Users, the 31 bus route has been able to continue carrying local people to and from places that Southern Vectis buses are unable to reach.
Popular driver Ken has had to have hospital treatment and it has been very difficult to replace him. This has now been resolved, with a replacement bus and drivers, and we hope people will take advantage of this excellent service. Timetables are on the Boots’ site.
Further reports available on the Town Council Website include
- Beach Safety
- Paddling Pool
- Fulfilling Lives
- Town Clerk’s report that updates recent activities
