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Councillor vacancy
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...
West Wight School Place Planning Area (SPPA) Consultation
The Parish Council has now submitted its views on the consultation. To view the response click here.
Draft Island Planning Strategy Development Plan
Freshwater Parish Council has now lodged its detailed response to the Plan. A copy of the response can be seen here.
Totland and Freshwater Parish Council Appreciation Evening.
What a fantastic night at the Totland and Freshwater Parish Council’s appreciation evening at Freshwater Memorial Hall. Thank you to all that attended to collect their award. We hope you enjoyed your evening.
Isle of Wight Council – Finalised Budget Proposals 2019/2020
The Isle of Wight Council have published their finalised budget proposals for 2019/2020. Click here for full press release. The council’s Adelaide and The Gouldings care homes will be upgraded with a £2.3 million investment.
Parish Budget
The Parish Council budget has now been finalised. The Parish precept will increase by 3% in the next financial year. Following the loss of the Local Area Co-Ordination service which has been such a success in the West Wight and in view of the feedback received from local residents during the Parish Consultation we have […]
Possible school closure in West Wight
The County Press reports that The Isle of Wight Council will launch a consultation following a forecast decline in the number of young children living in the West Wight. Click here for more information
The Island Plan
Details of the Island Planning Strategy are available at the Parish Office for anyone who hasn’t yet seen it or would like more information. Please feel free to call in.
Warmer Freshwater – Footprint Trust
Freshwater Parish Council is working with the Footprint Trust to help make homes in Freshwater a little warmer. The Footprint Trust is a local charity with over 10 years experience in delivering projects to save energy and keep people warmer. The Trust offers free home visits to vulnerable people of all ages, who are struggling […]
Parish Consultation Day 2019
The Parish Council would like to thanks to all who attended the Consultation event yesterday. It was great to see so many of you turn out to give your views on a wide range of issues.