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Parish Council Community Grant Applications
Freshwater Parish Council welcomes applications for grants from voluntary groups, charitable organisations and individuals. Community grants are being considered at our meeting on Tuesday 21st September. If you have not applied please get your application in by the...
Draft Island Planning Strategy Reminder
Comments must be submitted by 5pm on Friday 1 October 2021. Draft Island Planning Strategy Consultation The Island Planning Strategy (IPS) is used to guide development on the island over the next 15 years. The plan is developed in consultation with the local...
Green Team August Volunteer Event
Flood Resilience – Useful Contact Numbers
The Council’s emergency planning and resilience team continue to liaise with all of the statutory agencies responsible for responding to a flooding incident but it will always be quicker for residents to raise issues with the responsible agency. In particular if any...
Grab a Jab in August
You can now 'Grab a Jab' during August at the following times.
Draft Island Plan Strategy Consultation now open.
The draft Island Planning Strategy has been agreed for public consultation by councillors, and will set the framework for many major planning decisions for years to come. With policies that will affect the environment, housing, business, transport and more, this is...
Hose Rhodes Dickson give major boost to Freshwater Skate Park Fund
Local estate agent Hose Rhodes Dickson are to sponsor the Freshwater skatepark and pump track project with a generous donation – and that may be just the start. Hose Rhodes Dickson, who will be opening a branch in the village – their eighth on the Island – in...
Don’t miss out on free activities for children this summer.
Don't miss out on free activities for children this summer. The Isle of Wight Council is reminding parents that some free spaces are still available for children on several activities and food schemes being run this summer holiday. A wide range of activities are on...
Green Team Venue Change – 10th July 2021
Green Team Update - We'll now be meeting at Stroud Field at 10am on 10th July 2021 instead of the advertised venue (Granny's Mead). We'll be weeding and mulching the trees so please bring any wheelbarrows and tools you may have. Look forward to seeing you all there.
Hampshire Constabulary Alert for NSI and BT Customers
Hampshire Police has received a few reports from NS&I customers who have had their accounts compromised and savings withdrawn. From initial reports, it appears that the customers' BT account is compromised giving the suspect access to emails and landline call...