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Housing target to increase - inspectors offer two options

3 days ago | iwobserver.co.uk | Carole Dennett

Planning inspectors have given an initial response to the Island Planning Strategy (IPS). In a letter to the IW Council, they agreed there was not a strong enough reason to lower annual housing targets by claiming ‘exceptional circumstances’. However, they disagreed with the council’s proposal to build 453 new homes per year. Instead, they offered two alternative options.
Wendy Miller will be a hard act to follow

4 days ago | iwobserver.co.uk | Carole Dennett

Wendy Miller, Storeroom 2010’s administrator/funding co-ordinator, retired at the end of March. Since its inception in July 2010, Wendy has been employed by the charity, which she was instrumental in setting up, and, together with husband, Nick, has worked tirelessly to make the furniture re-use service the success it is today.
Wet weather didn’t dampen enthusiasm at fair

4 days ago | iwobserver.co.uk | Carole Dennett

Despite the weather, the Spring Art & Garden Fair, at Northwood House, Cowes, over the weekend was a huge success. Chief operating officer at Northwood House, Darren Cool, said: “The weather was challenging on Friday night and Saturday morning, but we had around 3,500 visitors during the weekend, which is around the same numbers over the last couple of years.
Secretary of State for Transport questioned over ferries while Maritime Minister is on the Island

4 days ago | iwobserver.co.uk | Carole Dennett

While Maritime Minister Mike Kane was in a meeting yesterday morning facing questions from our MPs and others about cross-Solent transport issues, his boss was also getting grilled about the Island’s ferry problems. Secretary of State Heidi Alexander gave evidence to the Transport Select Committee yesterday, and Derby South MP, Baggy Shanker asked her about the Island’s ferry transport links.
Youth Trust strengthens community connections

1 week ago | iwobserver.co.uk | Carole Dennett

Skip to content Top Stories The Isle of Wight Youth Trust opened its doors last Thursday (April 10), for a special Open Day designed to connect with various members of the Island community, and showcased its vital work supporting children and young people.
Youngsters learn more about the story of Easter

1 week ago | iwobserver.co.uk | Carole Dennett

Skip to content Top Stories There was an increased attendance for the Children’s Service of Stations of the Cross on Good Friday at St Mary’s Church in Ryde. The children were accompanied by parents as they were led around the church to pray and to meditate on the fourteen Stations of the Cross displayed on the walls.
Paddle out for cleaner water

1 week ago | iwobserver.co.uk | Carole Dennett

Skip to content Top Stories Islanders have been urged to demand an end to sewage pollution at a ‘Paddle Out Protest’ at Appley Beach next month. As part of a national day of action to put pressure on the government, water companies and regulators, Surfers Against Sewage will be holding a demonstration at Ryde’s Appley Beach on May 17.
Extension sought to extract more gravel at Garrett’s Farm

1 week ago | iwobserver.co.uk | Carole Dennett

Following the announcement that Palmer’s Farm, near Wootton, is to become a nature reserve, Wight Building Materials (WBM) has proposed a six-year extension to planning permission for mineral extraction at Garrett’s Farm, despite permission already being in place for more than 15 years.
Former betting shop could be transformed

1 week ago | iwobserver.co.uk | Rufus Pickles |Carole Dennett

A former betting shop could be transformed into a retail store. A change of use application has been submitted to turn a vacant unit at 55 High Street in Sandown, formerly home to a branch of Ladbrokes, into a ‘food and vegetable’ shop. A submitted Planning Statement said the proposal would result in an ‘increase in retail employment for the benefit of the local community’, offering a ‘wide range of products to serve the Sandown area’.
Godshill pub closes

1 week ago | iwobserver.co.uk | Carole Dennett

Skip to content Top Stories The Taverner’s pub, in Godshill, closed suddenly on Sunday afternoon, but its tenants have promised ‘new owners are inbound’. The pub has been run by Matt and Deanna since October after previous tenants, Tim and Emma Foster, announced they had decided not to renew their lease on the High Street pub, saying they wanted more family time.