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Flood Prevention – Aqua-Sacs available
As heavy rains and flooding are becoming increasingly frequent, Freshwater Parish Council has a limited supply of Aqua-Sacs available for residents to buy at the cost price of £4.81 per bag. (Collection from the Freshwater Parish Council office - 10am-Noon, Mon-Fri)....
Island libraries plant the seeds of change for Green Libraries Week
Libraries across the Island are preparing to turn a new leaf this autumn as they take part in Green Libraries Week. Running from Monday 27 October to Sunday 2 November 2025, this national celebration, led by CILIP (the library and information association), shines a...
LATEST UPDATE FROM ISLAND ROADS
The Isle of Wight Council (Copse Lane, Freshwater, Isle of Wight) (Temporary Road Closure) Order No 3 2025 Island Roads on behalf of The Isle of Wight Council give notice that from 0900 hours on Monday 20 October 2025 until 1800 hours on Friday 2nd February 2026, or...
Immediate Closure of The Causeway – Freshwater
ROAD TRAFFIC REGULATION ACT 1984 - SECTION 14 (2) (a) The Isle of Wight Council (The Causeway, Freshwater) (Temporary Road Closure) Notice No 1 2025 TEMPORARY ROAD CLOSURE - The Causeway Freshwater NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN under Section 14 (2) (a) of the Road Traffic...
SOUTHERN WATER UPDATE
Water main replacement works will start on Monday 6 October 2025 on the A3054 between Shalfleet and Ningwood Hill. The current cast iron water pipes in this location, which date back to the 1930s, are beginning to show signs of wear and tear, despite regular...
YARMOUTH BRIDGE INSPECTION
Yarmouth Bridge Inspection - November Yarmouth Bridge will be closed for up to a day in November for inspection and maintenance work. The work by Island Roads, is scheduled to take place on Monday November 10. Because a cherry picker will be used to inspect components...
Winter is Coming – The Footprint Trust
The Footprint Trust is having its annual 'Winter is Coming' event on 16th October, 10 - 1 pm at the Riverside Centre. Information and advice will be available from a wide range of agencies.
MOONS HILL CLOSURE
TEMPORARY ROAD CLOSURE - Moons Hill Totland NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN under Section 14 (2) (a) of the Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984, that Ringway Island Roads Ltd, acting on behalf of the Isle of Wight Council, because works are being or are proposed to be executed on...
Blood Pressure Monitor Loan Scheme
This September marks one year since the Isle of Wight Council launched its free blood pressure monitor loan scheme — and what better time to celebrate its success than during Know Your Numbers Week, 8-14 September. High blood pressure often has no symptoms but can...
IOW Dementia Friendship Group
The Isle of Wight Dementia Friendship group is held on the 3rd Wednesday of every month at Downside Community Centre, Newport.