At a meeting of the Isle of Wight Transport Infrastructure Board this morning (Wednesday 1 April), further alterations to cross-Solent ferry services were discussed. It is clear that an almost total drop in demand of …
IWC latest information, includes info for Small Business Loans
I hope that this note finds you and your families well and that you are all coming to terms with what has euphemistically become known as the ‘new normal’. I am sure that staying home …
Parking charges to be suspended – Revised
Parking charges across the Island are to be temporarily suspended by the Isle of Wight Council. All council car parks and the majority of on-street parking spaces will be free of charge until further notice …
Benefits And Revenues Service E-alert:
I had no intention of sending a bulletin today and then a revised version of the guidance for local government on business grants has been published. I thought you should be aware of this new version straight …
Message of thanks to our ‘true Island heroes’
The leader of the Isle of Wight Council has sent a heartfelt message of thanks to volunteers and community groups working around the clock to support vulnerable residents during the coronavirus (Covid-19) crisis. Councillor Dave …
No Dogs on Steyne Park
The Byelaw states NO dogs on Steyne Park. We know these are difficult times but Bembridge has many footpaths and a vast amount of beach where dogs can be walked, please DO NOT take dogs …
Scam Alert – HMRC
The Friends Against Scams Facebook page is warning against another scam allegedly to come from the HMRC. It states that “you have been recorded leaving your house on 3 occasions and a fine of £35 …
Regular Rights of Way users
You may have already been sent or seen the message below but I need to just make you are all aware of the very serious situation we are in, and how your actions could be …
Statement from Isle of Wight Council leader
Councillor Dave Stewart, leader of the Isle of Wight Council, said: “I am so sorry to hear that two Island residents have died at St Mary’s Hospital having tested positive for coronavirus. My sincere sympathies …
Free parking for critical workers helping to keep the Island running
The message could not be clearer: “Stay at home, protect the NHS, save lives.” However, for those forced to leave their homes to carry out vital, highly-valued work to support the vulnerable and keep the …