Households across the Isle of Wight will soon be asked to take part in Census 2021. The census is a once-in-a-decade survey that gives the Office for National Statistics the most accurate estimate of all …
Bob Seely – Help for People in Crisis
Extra money is available to help Islanders in crisis. Money can be accessed through Citizens Advice Isle of Wight to assist Island residents who are in genuine hardship, enabling them to quickly access help in an emergency. …
Bob Seely – The Future of Cross-Solent Connectivity
A major, independent review of UK transport connectivity – commissioned by the Prime Minister – should examine how travel between the Isle of Wight and the mainland could be improved. In a joint submission to …
Bob Seely – Covid-19 Vaccine Roll-Out
t is a race against time to get the most vulnerable vaccinated on the Isle of Wight. The Hampshire and Isle of Wight health teams are doing a great job at getting the vaccine to those …
Increased testing appointments available to support demand for COVID-19 tests
A pop-up drive-through coronavirus mobile testing unit will be available on the Island from tomorrow (Friday 8 January), and will be available for at least the next three weeks. Given the increase in cases and …
Isle of Wight statement on the launch of the COVID-19 vaccination hub at St Mary’s Hospital
Isle of Wight Council leader, Dave Stewart, said: “This is truly fantastic news. The launch of the COVID-19 vaccination hub at St Mary’s Hospital, Newport, will, I’m sure, prove to be a pivotal moment in …
Government Schemes available for school children
Government schemes: Applying for free extra data for mobile devices – https://get-help-with-tech.education.gov.uk/about-increasing-mobile-data?fbclid=IwAR3wB71uqHeukv4RVe-xnIByYsGIj2ZSnPmXuUNfzYUvMyMQgbSFaMSrpy8 Requesting 4G routers – https://get-help-with-tech.education.gov.uk/how-to-request-4g-wireless-routers Laptops and tablets for disadvantaged children – Get laptops and tablets for children who cannot attend school due to coronavirus (COVID-19) …
SCAM ALERTS
Trading Standards are receiving increasing reports of a worrying scam that appears to be targeting anyone and everyone. The scammers are again using the coronavirus to con us into parting with money and details. The …
Message from Acc Maggie Blyth Following the Re-Introduction of National Health Restrictions
Following the announcement of the re-introduction of national restrictions relating to Covid-19, Assistant Chief Constable Maggie Blyth said: “The re-introduction of national lockdown restrictions will be challenging to many in our communities across Hampshire and …
Island Roads – Highways work to continue during Covid lockdown
Island Roads will continue its work to maintain a safe highway network throughout the latest lockdown. As per previous restrictions, new improvements schemes – such as the work on Skew and Alresford Road footbridges over …