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Eco Island Tourism Support From Green Euro-MP
Keith Taylor, the Green MEP for the South East is visiting the Isle of Wight today to meet key players in eco-tourism and visit two award-winning tourism businesses. Photocall update…
Island Focus On Offshore Energy
Following our news from Eneco in respect of the offshore wind farm, West of the Isle of Wight. The Council have now secured some funding towards building a £30m tidal facility in the Solent.
Island Growing Spaces Project Flourishes With Book
Isle of Wight Growing Spaces project has marked the success of its first two years with the publication of a book celebrating the participants at the heart of the project.
Considering Offshore Wind Turbines
Following the granting of licences to pursue offshore wind energy off the West Coast of the Isle of Wight, a presentation will take place at the Quay Arts, to consider the engineering and technology challenges, including offshore installation and power transmission.
Gold Environment Award for Southern Housing Group
Southern Housing Group is promoting the “clean and green” image after receiving a national environmental award. The Green Apple Environment Award recognises the efforts of the people of Chale, the Ellen MacArthur Foundation, Southern Housing Group, the Footprint Trust and Island 2000.
SBP Re-Launch As CIC
The Hampshire and Isle of Wight Sustainable Business Partnership today re-launched itself as a Community Interest Company. Invited guests from prominent businesses and sustainability organsiations from across Hampshire and the Isle of Wight attended the event.
Island Sun Shines In Future Energy Events
The Footprint Trust’s Warmahome scheme is to hold more of its popular Future Energy events. This year the Trust will be focussing on renewable solar energy – as part of its mission to save people money and to reduce the ‘ecological footprint’ of the Isle of Wight.
Isle of Wight Census 2011
Every ten years a census takes place to count the population, with the next census in March 2011. The ONS has started to recruit people to help with the census on the Isle of Wight. You can find out more about local job vacancies here…
