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Queens Road Freshwater – Temporary Closure
ISLAND ROAD UPDATE TEMPORARY ROAD CLOSURE - Queens Road Freshwater 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...
GATE LANE REBUILD: UPDATE
GATE LANE REBUILD UPDATE: At long last we have had confirmation of a date from SSE to undertake the works to the overhead cables that are needed to be done prior to the new toilet project starting. The date is Wednesday 21st September. Set up will start from the...
Tree works at Spinfish Lane – 03/08/2022
ADVANCE NOTICE - there will be some planned tree works taking place at Spinfish Lane on Wednesday 3rd August. This may possibly extend to a further session of works on the Wednesday 10th August if the work cannot be completed in a day. The path should remain open for...
Gate Lane – Further update
Following on from our previous update regarding Gate Lane Toilets - we are pleased to say that we have installed four temporary units for use while the upgrade takes place. These are situated directly next to the current building and will be cleaned on a daily basis.
Gate Lane Toilet Rebuild – Update
Works to begin the rebuild of Gate Lane Toilets are due to commence, however this has been delayed due to the need to remove an electricity pole. Southern Electric have been notified and we await completion of this task so that the project can go ahead. We are aware...
National Drowning Prevention Week – June 18th – 25th
June 18th-25th is Drowning Prevention Week – a national initiative led by the Royal Life Saving Society. An average of 402 people drown accidentally every year in this country. As an Island there are few things more important to our children than water safety. West...
Jubilee Celebrations – Calling all crafters
To celebrate the Queens Jubilee this year, we are holding a community Party on Friday 3rd June. If you are a local artist/crafter/jewellery maker/creative genius and would like to display you work in our craft tent then contact Emma on 01983 752000 or by email to...
Church Place/Causeway speed restrictions
The proposed reduction in speed limit at Church Place/Causeway has been approved by the Isle of Wight Council. You can view the Officer Decision here. You can view the Equality Impact Assessment here.
CARRIAGEWAY RECONSTRUCTION WORKS IN NEWPORT ROAD, FRESHWATER
Timing of the works: Reconstruction works start Monday 25th April for approximately 3 working days. Reconstruction works will take place during the day between 0700 – 1700. Island Roads will be undertaking localised areas of reconstruction under 24-hour road closure...
FYT Bus appeal for donated vehicles
The FYT bus is looking for donations of suitable cars and 'people carriers' for use in its very in-demand hospital transport service. A car with a wheelchair ramp would be especially useful. If you are able to help you can contact the FYT Bus service on 01983 752917...