Tag Archives: island residents
MP calls Debate against Closure of Local Tax Office
The Island’s MP, Andrew Turner, called a debate in Westminster yesterday to ask the Minister for HM Treasury, David Gauke MP, to intervene to overturn plans by Her Majesty’s Revenue and Customs (HMRC) to close the Isle of Wight tax office next year.
Like other Government...
GKN Aerospace is primary sponsor for charity bike ride
Pictured presenting with the cheque for £3000 from GKN Aerospace to support the ‘100 here, 100 there’ events are, left to right: Stuart May, Deputy Chief Fire Officer Isle of Wight Fire and Rescue Service, Garry Hernes, General Manager, GKN Aerospace – Cowes,...
First time buyers set for help by council scheme
An Isle of Wight Council initiative to help residents get a foot onto the property ladder is set to get the go-ahead.
A delegated decision report published today recommends the council goes ahead and establishes a £1m First Time Buyer Fund to bring home ownership into the...
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...
UKIP candidate to make key Isle of Wight announcement
A Tory Councillor whos defection to UKIP shocked Hampshire Conservatives will continue his campaign to be Hampshire & Isle of Wight’s first Police and Crime Commissioner on the Isle of Wight this weekend.
Stephen will be spending the weekend on the island meeting...
