Local Community News Archive

Hampshire And Isle Of Wight Air Ambulance Funds Defibrillators For The Community

Hampshire and Isle of Wight Air Ambulance has funded seven automated external defibrillators (AEDs) that will be in almost continuous circulation throughout the community, as they travel with staff and volunteers to events and talks that the charity attends.

Isle Of Wight Council Budget Pressures Likely To Continue Following Autumn Statement

The government’s Autumn Statement is “unlikely” to ease pressures on the Isle of Wight Council’s budget, its leader said in an update report.

Council Approves Support Package To Help Islanders On Low Incomes

An “opened up” support package to help Islanders on low incomes pay council tax was approved at a major Isle of Wight Council meeting yesterday (Wednesday).

Isle Of Wight Councillor In Mental Health Priority Motion

An Isle of Wight councillor has lodged a motion calling for mental health to be a ‘priority’ across all of County Hall’s areas of responsibility.