Tag Archives: council leader
One in six join collective switch
More than 11,000 residents have signed up to the Big Wight Switch – a collective switching initiative to gain cheaper energy bills.
The number is eight times greater than that initially targeted and represents a staggering one in six of Island households.
It also gives...
Minister to hold further talks on ferry issues
The Secretary of State for Transport is to hold further talks with cross-Solent ferry companies following an initial round-table discussion in Cowes today (Thursday).
The meeting between Transport Secretary Rt. Hon. Patrick McLoughlin and senior representatives from Wightlink,...
Secretary of state focuses on Island transport issues
Two of the Isle of Wight’s most pressing transport issues were the focus of a visit by Transport Secretary the Rt Hon Patrick McLoughlin today (Thursday).
The minister officially opened the new headquarters, of Island Roads – the company that will undertake the Highways...
Council tax on the Island frozen for the third year running
Council tax on the Isle of Wight will remain frozen for a third successive year.
The freeze was approved last night (27 February) at the Full Council alongside a range of steps designed to help local households meet the rising cost of living and to stimulate the local economy.
Council...
Double boost for Island’s green economy
The Isle of Wight Council has received a double boost in its efforts to support the green economy. The council has secured nearly £700,000 of European money to help finance the necessary preparatory works for its Solent Offshore Energy Centre (SOEC) proposals to create...
New reception area at County Hall to be opened
Enhanced facilities including private interview rooms, a Changing Places toilet and several self service centres and help booths are now part of the new-look reception area at County Hall in Newport.
The reception will be officially opened on Monday 1 October following remodelling.
New...
Travel guide rates Island as one of the best for Cycling
The Isle of Wight has been named as one of the top 10 destinations in the world for cycling by a major travel guide.
The Lonely Planet Guide describes the Isle of Wight as a ‘cycling paradise that is home to some of the UK’s most varied terrain’
It goes on...
