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Island Life Improvements On Target

Jul 19th, 2008 | By Gavin Foster | Category: Council, Government, Home News, Lifestyle, News

A new set of targets each designed to make the Isle of Wight a better place to live and work have been agreed.
The targets are set out in the Island’s Local Area Agreement a document outlining a set of priorities agreed by Government and the partners who make up the Island Strategic Partnership including the [...]



Island Celebrates ‘Making the Difference Together’

Jul 15th, 2008 | By Carolyn Keene | Category: Council, Education, Family, Government, Isle of Wight, Lifestyle, News

A new book is launched this week, celebrating facts, that, the lives of children and their families on the Isle of Wight, are changing significantly for the better.

The new publication. ‘Making the Difference Together’ is officially launched at Downside Middle School in Newport on Thursday 17th July…



Isle of Wight Services Affected By Unison Strike.

Jul 14th, 2008 | By Simon Butler | Category: Council, Islandwide, Lifestyle, News

Unison, in discussion with the Isle of Wight Council, has taken steps to ensure ‘life and limb’ services and those serving the most vulnerable residents remain unaffected by the strike action on Wednesday July 16th and Thursday 17th July.



Island Strategy To Tackle Homelessness

Jul 14th, 2008 | By Gavin Foster | Category: Council, Environment, Government, Lead

A new comprehensive strategy mapping out how the Isle of Wight, will tackle homelessness over the next five years has been endorsed by Isle of Wight Council members.

The Homeless Strategy 2008-1013 will set out key housing-related priorities and details how the authority will set about meeting these needs…



Century Celebration For Island Resident

Jul 14th, 2008 | By Anna Symcox | Category: Council, Government, Islandwide, Isle of Wight, News

A notable birthday celebration was on the cards last week, for Island resident Rena Morelli, who received her Royal 100th birthday card from Mrs Jane Ball, Deputy Lieutenant of the Isle of Wight…



New Isle of Wight Council Chief Executive.

Jul 11th, 2008 | By Carolyn Keene | Category: Community, Council, Government, Islandwide

The Isle of Wight Council Director of Children’s Services, Steve Beynon, is to be the new Chief Executive.

Mr Benyon, joined the IW Council in 2006 and has spent some 32 years in the public sector. The appointment will be put before the Full Council meeting for ratification…



Isle of Wight Tourism Given Partnership Boost

Jul 10th, 2008 | By Gavin Foster | Category: Advertising, Council, Isle of Wight, Tourism

Two major Isle of Wight organisations have signed up in principle to an agreement outlining what each will contribute to marketing the Island as a first class tourist destination…



Cowes Week Fun For All The Family

Jul 8th, 2008 | By Anna Symcox | Category: Council, Lead, Skandia Cowes Week

This year during Skandia Cowes Week, visitors on Cowes Parade, can expect a ‘fun for all the family’ event. The perfect location to soak up the atmosphere of the world’s oldest sailing regatta, will be buzzing with live music and street entertainment…