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Temporary closure of public footpath F13 (Brambles Chine)
We've received the following update from the Rights of Way Team re the temporary closure of public footpath F13 (Brambles Chine). Please be aware that we will be blockading off the slipway at Brambles Chine, the beach access steps have already been washed away, so...
Half Term activities at Fort Victoria
You can join Blue Seas Protection at Fort Victoria on 24th February between 1pm-3pm for some half term coastal activities. With the help of our new citizen scientist staff we now have a variety of data for Sandown Bay. Wanting to broaden our research; we are looking...
FRESHWATER PARISH COUNCIL CONSULTATION DAY
Freshwater Parish Council will be holding its annual consultation day on Wednesday 26th January from 10-am - 1pm and 4pm - 7pm at the Memorial Hall (Small Hall) Freshwater. Items under consideration this year include: Precept - it is proposed to raise the...
National Trust Update – Ash Die Back works.
Notification of tree felling works on National Trust land in response to Ash Dieback January 2022 In recent years our native ash trees have been suffering from a specific fungus Hymenoscyphus fraxineus (Chalara fraxinea) which causes progressive die back of the trees....
Parish Council Vacancies
Emergency closure of part of Footpath T31 Totland Bay
It has become necessary to close path of the coastal path called T31 (the section that runs adjacent to the Waterfront Pub) in order that investigation and repair work can take place to the seawall. This means it will not be possible to walk along the seawall from...
Councillor Jonathan Young
Councillor Jonathan Young has passed away, peacefully, at home this weekend. Jon's warmth, intelligence and commitment to the community made him a valued member of Freshwater Parish Council. Our thoughts are with Jonathans family at this time.
Free Christmas Parking – Avenue Road Car Park
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...