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Free parking for Small Business Saturday
Isle of Wight Council is offering free off-street parking in all its long-stay car parks to celebrate Small Business Saturday – which aims to support local businesses. All long stay car parks run by the council will be free of charge between 12pm and 6pm on Saturday 4...
CANCELLED – NOVEMBER GREEN TEAM EVENT
CANCELLED -NOVEMBER GREEN TEAM - RETURN SPRING 2022 Unfortunately, we are unable to hold a green team event during November. We hope to return in Spring 2022. In the meantime we'd like to thank all the volunteers who helped with tree planting, weeding, mulching and...
Isle of Wight Flood Investigation Questionnaire
Following flooding that impacted the Isle of Wight during the months of July and August 2021, the Isle of Wight Council, in its role as the Lead Local Flood Authority, is undertaking a formal flood investigation under Section 19 of the Flood and Water Management Act...
Hampshire Constabulary Update – The Blue Lamp Trust
Hampshire Constabulary wanted to share an update with you from their partners, The Blue Lamp Trust. The Blue Lamp Trust runs a scheme, which it has done so throughout the Covid-19 pandemic and continues to do so, called the Bobby Scheme. It provides free home security...
October Green Team Event -Cancelled
Due to a change in circumstances neither Councillor Murphy or Mel - Just Ask West Wight, are available to lead a Green Team Challenge during October. We hope to have a small event in November and will update you nearer the spring on events for 2022.
Who to call in the Event of a flood.
If you need to be evacuated because of severe flooding or damage, contact the police or dial 999. For general issues around flooding, contact the Isle of Wight Council on (01983) 823600 (this also doubles up as the COVID-19 support line). If you believe the flooding...
Parish Council Community Grant Applications
Freshwater Parish Council welcomes applications for grants from voluntary groups, charitable organisations and individuals. Community grants are being considered at our meeting on Tuesday 21st September. If you have not applied please get your application in by the...
Draft Island Planning Strategy Reminder
Comments must be submitted by 5pm on Friday 1 October 2021. Draft Island Planning Strategy Consultation The Island Planning Strategy (IPS) is used to guide development on the island over the next 15 years. The plan is developed in consultation with the local...
Green Team August Volunteer Event
Flood Resilience – Useful Contact Numbers
The Council’s emergency planning and resilience team continue to liaise with all of the statutory agencies responsible for responding to a flooding incident but it will always be quicker for residents to raise issues with the responsible agency. In particular if any...