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ISLE OF WIGHT COUNCIL UPDATE: Extended hours to use concessionary bus passes to end

A coronavirus concession that gave elderly residents free bus travel before 9.30am will come to an end next week.

Islanders with concessionary bus passes can usually …

The memorial gardens and woodland walk at the Isle of Wight Crematorium will (Friday 19 June) reopen to the public.

Families, however, should be mindful that temporary facilities related to the current coronavirus crisis remain within the grounds.

A council …

Some updates from Southern Vectis for you, as follows-

1. From 21st June routes 7 and 12 will return to serving Alum Bay and The Needles

2. From this coming week, the Community Bus routes 22, 24 & 32 will …

Public Bridleway F70 at Golden Hill Fort – temporary closure for works Monday 29th June – 5 days

Please be aware that Gift to Nature who look after Golden Hill Park are organising some path improvement works on and …

Up to 28 mourners will be allowed to attend funerals at the Isle of Wight Crematorium from Monday (15 June).

It follows the easing of restrictions in line with government guidance.

Previously, only ten mourners were permitted at services in …

Appeal for people to take litter home and preserve our Island’s beauty

Island Roads and the Isle of Wight Council have issued a joint appeal to the public, on World Environment Day, to take their litter home after beaches and …

UPDATE FROM ISLE OF WIGHT COUNCIL: Face coverings will be compulsory for foot passengers using Cowes floating bridge from Monday (15 June) to help stop the spread of coronavirus.

The government announced last week that people must wear face coverings …

We are happy to annouce that Gate Lane toilets are now open for use.

Please observe the usual hygiene and social distancing advice.

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Parking charges are set to be reintroduced across the Island next week, as more people return to work and shops prepare to reopen.

From Monday 8 June, on duty key workers will be the only people who can continue to …

The Isle of Wight Council is urging families affected financially by the Covid-19 outbreak, to check their eligibility for free school meals.

Click here for more information on how to check eligibility and apply.…