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The sun has been shining and we hope you have all been able to enjoy the new seating areas on the Stroud Playing Field.

Are you interested in becoming a Parish Councillor? Freshwater Parish Council has a vacancy for one Councillor. Notice has been given and if no election is triggered by 27th April 2018 the Parish Council will look to fill the vacancy by co-option. Click here for notice of vacancy.

Gift to Nature are holding the Butterfly Ball at Golden Hill Fort on Saturday 26th May. Please click here to see the poster.

The 2018 Annual Parish Report is now available. The report includes updates on current community initiatives plus information about potential future projects. Follow the clickable link below to read more. Annual Parish Report 2018  

The results of the Neighbourhood Plan referendum held on the 8th March 2018 are in. Neighbourhood planning allows communities a greater say in shaping the development and growth of their local area.  The Freshwater Neighbourhood plan was developed over a number of years by the Parish Council with input from the community and after public […]

The Annual Parish Meeting takes place on Tuesday 20th March 2018 @ 7.30pm, Memorial Hall, Freshwater. A chance to come together and discuss any ideas and/or initiatives you’d like to see happen; or issues you would like to address within Freshwater Parish. Guest Speakers Sally – West Wight Time Bank – talking about the Time […]

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A date has now been published for the referendum. This is Thursday 8th March 2018. Please do exercise your right to vote.

Our consultation on Survey Monkey has now closed. Thank you to all who participated.

Discussions have now started on the draft budget for the year 2018/2019. The views of the community are welcomed and there will be a public consultation meeting on 24th January 2018. A budget will be agreed by the Council at its meeting on 6th February 2018. To view a copy of the draft budget as […]