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FRESHWATER PARISH COUNCIL CONSULTATION DAY
Freshwater Parish Council will be holding its annual consultation day on Wednesday 26th January from 10-am - 1pm and 4pm - 7pm at the Memorial Hall (Small Hall) Freshwater. Items under consideration this year include: Precept - it is proposed to raise the...
National Trust Update – Ash Die Back works.
Notification of tree felling works on National Trust land in response to Ash Dieback January 2022 In recent years our native ash trees have been suffering from a specific fungus Hymenoscyphus fraxineus (Chalara fraxinea) which causes progressive die back of the trees....
Parish Council Vacancies
Emergency closure of part of Footpath T31 Totland Bay
It has become necessary to close path of the coastal path called T31 (the section that runs adjacent to the Waterfront Pub) in order that investigation and repair work can take place to the seawall. This means it will not be possible to walk along the seawall from...
Councillor Jonathan Young
Councillor Jonathan Young has passed away, peacefully, at home this weekend. Jon's warmth, intelligence and commitment to the community made him a valued member of Freshwater Parish Council. Our thoughts are with Jonathans family at this time.
Free Christmas Parking – Avenue Road Car Park
Free parking for Small Business Saturday
Isle of Wight Council is offering free off-street parking in all its long-stay car parks to celebrate Small Business Saturday – which aims to support local businesses. All long stay car parks run by the council will be free of charge between 12pm and 6pm on Saturday 4...
CANCELLED – NOVEMBER GREEN TEAM EVENT
CANCELLED -NOVEMBER GREEN TEAM - RETURN SPRING 2022 Unfortunately, we are unable to hold a green team event during November. We hope to return in Spring 2022. In the meantime we'd like to thank all the volunteers who helped with tree planting, weeding, mulching and...
Isle of Wight Flood Investigation Questionnaire
Following flooding that impacted the Isle of Wight during the months of July and August 2021, the Isle of Wight Council, in its role as the Lead Local Flood Authority, is undertaking a formal flood investigation under Section 19 of the Flood and Water Management Act...
Hampshire Constabulary Update – The Blue Lamp Trust
Hampshire Constabulary wanted to share an update with you from their partners, The Blue Lamp Trust. The Blue Lamp Trust runs a scheme, which it has done so throughout the Covid-19 pandemic and continues to do so, called the Bobby Scheme. It provides free home security...