Extra focus on housing needs and homelessness

The Isle of Wight Council is set to give extra focus on housing needs and homelessness. Councillor Ian Stephens, the council’s deputy leader, is to support Councillor Karl Love in his new role as Cabinet member for adult social care, public health and housing...

Safer Seas Interactive Map

Surfers Against Sewage have produced an interactive map – helping to ensure that your trip to the beach is not at risk from any water quality issues. You can check your locality here  

Golden Hill Golden Celebrations – A New Heart for the Park

An event to mark the completion of an ambitious plan to bring Golden Hill Country Park to life, is taking place on Sunday 27th June at 12pm, in Freshwater. It will be a chance to enjoy a glorious day out on one of the Island’s best, open access countryside sites, with...

Many thanks to our retiring and outgoing Councillors

At our last meeting on the 4th May we had to say goodbye to four councillors, three of whom had served on the Parish Council for many years. Gill Kennett had been a councillor for 21 years and with her knowledge of health she has supported a wide range of issues...

Still time to apply to be a Parish Councillor

The local elections may be over but there’s still a chance to be a Freshwater Parish Councillor. The Parish Council invite applications for the co-option of two councillors to serve until the May 2025 elections. Are you interested in the life of your village?...