Consultation

West Wight Cabinet Meeting

Dec 1st, 2008 | By Simon Butler | Category: Citizen Media, Community, Consultation, Council, Isle of Wight, Lifestyle, News

The meeting of the Isle of Wight Council Cabinet will be held at Seely Hall in Brook on Tuesday 2nd December. Among the items on the agenda are the revised 2008/09 Revenue Budget and Capital Programme and a report on the Island Plan Core Strategy…



Consultation To Tackle Rogue Drivers

Nov 24th, 2008 | By John Coles | Category: Advertising, Citizen Media, Consultation, Government, Islandwide, Isle of Wight, Lifestyle, News, Travel

A major new road safety consultation has been launched by the government to tackle drink and drug drivers and other dangers on our roads…



Report Available On Schools Reorganisation

Nov 23rd, 2008 | By Carolyn Keene | Category: Community, Consultation, Council, Education, Government, Isle of Wight, Newport, News

Following public consultation over the Summer the Isle of Wight Council has published a detailed report which will be presented to the council’s Cabinet meeting on Monday, where members will decide the next stage forward. The full Cabinet Paper can be viewed…



West Wight Residents Community Forum

Nov 11th, 2008 | By Duncan Smith | Category: Community, Consultation, Government, Isle of Wight, News

The police and Isle of Wight Council are encouraging West Wight residents to continue playing their vital role in keeping the area a safe place to live. The latest West Wight Community Engagement Forum is being held this Tuesday, November 11th, at 7.00pm at Totland Church Hall, The Broadway, Totland…



Isle of Wight Sports Club Conference A Success

Nov 11th, 2008 | By Anna Symcox | Category: Consultation, Isle of Wight, News, Sport

Over 15 sports were represented at this year’s Community Sports Club Conference hosted by the Isle of Wight Council’s Sports Unit. The conference, attended by around 80 people, was designed to provide Islanders involved in sport with updates on the latest funding opportunities, changes in legislation, along with an opportunity to network with other clubs to share experiences and ideas…



Libraries Require Modern Shake Up

Nov 4th, 2008 | By Vincent Woods | Category: Consultation, Culture, Education, Government, Lifestyle, Online News

In an online world, libraries should more than ever be at the very heart of our communities. This announcement by Culture Secretary Andy Burnham, announcement came on the same day as a report from Skills Secretary John Denham on informal learning, which called for public buildings like libraries and museums to be opened for use by adult learning groups…



Patients Get More Say In NHS Services

Nov 3rd, 2008 | By Carolyn Keene | Category: Consultation, Government, Islandwide, Isle of Wight, Lifestyle, News

The Department of Health has urged Primary Care Trusts (PCTs) to engage better with patients and the public in developing plans and making decisions about local health services. The strengthened ‘Duty to Involve’ guidance will also make feedback on public consultations more transparent and accessible…



Island Community Invited To Cabinet Meeting

Oct 15th, 2008 | By Gavin Foster | Category: Community, Consultation, Government, Isle of Wight, News

As part of IW Council moves to involve local communities in the democratic process, the forthcoming meeting of the cabinet will be held at St Peter’s Hall, Seaview…