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Booking system launched to manage opening the council’s recycling centres A managed re-opening of the Island’s household waste and recycling centres (HWRCs) will begin next week. The arrangements will not be the same as normal opening. In order to maintain effective...

Island to get permanent coronavirus testing centre. The mobile coronavirus (Covid-19) testing facility is available at 1Leisure Medina until Friday (1 May). Bookings can be made by calling 03333 218865. As announced by government yesterday (Tuesday, 28 April), the...

A drive-through coronavirus (Covid-19) mobile testing facility is to open on the Isle of Wight as part of the government’s UK-wide drive to increase testing for thousands more NHS and other key workers. The Island facility has been arranged through close partnership...

An Island wide support network for those self isolating or vulnerable and without a local support network.  

In these unprecedented times, it’s important that we’re in this together and each and every one of us has a role to play by following government advice. The vast majority are following the advice, and we thank you for listening. However, for those who are not heeding...

The Isle of Wight Council has issued guidance to allotment holders to reassure them that they can continue to use their allotments during the coronavirus crisis, but with some significant restrictions. The most important thing everybody can do in the fight against...

COVID-19 update. Due to the current situation and based on last nights announcement we will be taking the following action. The Skate Park and MUGA are to be closed and will be locked and chained once these have been purchased. Toilet blocks will be cleaned, services...

Bus pass support extended to allow older travellers to shop before 9.30am The Isle of Wight Council is extending its support for elderly people during the COVID-19 crisis. From next Monday 23 March bus passes for Island bus users who are over 65 will be valid before...

It's with a heavy heart that we are cancelling the planting day, but in light of current events, there doesn't seem to be any choice. We hope to store the trees for as long as possible and get them planted in a more low key way. Extraordinary times and until we know...

The Isle of Wight Council have today issued an update on current service provision during the current Covid-19 situation. This information is correct at the time of publication on this website, however the situation is constantly evolving and we will update any...