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Isle of Wight Auctions will be holding regular monthly auctions in Freshwater Memorial Hall on Wednesday 17th July Wednesday 14th August Wednesday 18th September Wednesday 16th October Viewing from 3pm Auction starts at 6pm.

The Isle of Wight Council has issued the Cabinet Report regarding West Wight School places.  The report recommending the future direction of primary school education in the West Wight will go before the Isle of Wight Council’s Cabinet next week (11 July). Click here ...

The Isle of Wight Council have reduced time spent on cutting verges and green spaces and the grass at Edinburgh Road was getting too long for a kick-about. Many thanks to our Facilities Officer for mowing enough space for a game of footie. A top chap who understands...

FRESHWATER PARISH COUNCIL welcome the IW Council’s new proposal in the West Wight Schools consultation. We are pleased that the recent report acknowledges the need to keep a primary school in Freshwater – the largest village in the West Wight with almost 6,000...

Our annual meeting was held on the 21st May. Anne Bamford is appointed as Chair and Daniel James appointed as Vice-Chair.  We would also like to welcome Tom Murphy - our newest Parish Councillor.

The annual parish meeting will be held on the 21st May. This will include the election of Chair and Vice Chair and appointments to Committees and Working Groups.  Click here for details of the agenda.

Gate Lane Toilets - a decision has been taken to pass this issue back to the working group. It is anticipated that further public consultation will be required on this matter.

On Tuesday 30th April bags of roofing waste material were found flytipped along Spinfish Lane, Golden Hill Fort Car Park and in areas towards Alum Bay.  We believe this took place at around 5pm. If anyone can help with this matter, we would be very grateful. We will...

We will be installing squirrel feeders at Stroud Coppice. The feeders will be made from recycled materials by our very handy man Shaun and will hopefully encourage our furry friends to visit.  

A vacancy for one councillor exists on Freshwater Parish Council. As no election has been called the Parish Council will seek to co-opt (appoint) a suitable person at its meeting on 7th May 2019. Further information can be obtained from and applications should made to...