Warning issued after barbecue waste sparks bin fires.

A warning has been issued to Isle of Wight residents and visitors after a number of public litter bins were damaged by fires linked to disposable barbecues. Recent incidents in Ryde, Shanklin and Sandown have seen bins destroyed or heat-damaged, prompting the Isle of...

Longhalves Lane Closed

TEMPORARY FOOTPATH CLOSURE – Longhalves Lane Freshwater FOOTPATH TO BE CLOSED: Longhalves Lane between its junction with Orchard Close and its junction with Parkers Hill, for a distance of 317 from 08:00 hours on 22nd July 2025, for a maximum period of...

Island Roads update – Queens Road

UPDATE FROM ISLAND ROADS: TUES 29TH JULY – THU 31ST JULY The Isle of Wight Council (Queens Road, Freshwater, Isle of Wight) (Temporary Road Closure) Order No 3 2025 Island Roads on behalf of the Isle of Wight Council give notice that for one shift between...

Southern Water Slow Release Water Butts

UPDATE FROM SOUTHERN WATER – LET US KNOW IF YOU WANT TO BE ADDED TO THE LIST We are pleased to inform you that plans are now progressing for the re-visit scheme for water butt installations in your area. Our engineers will be operating in the West Wight area for...