The IW Council Rights of Way department have notified Brading Town Council that two railway crossings are to be closed for repair works. The Vicarage Lane (B4A) level crossing will be closed from Monday 21 March – Tuesday 22 March. 9am – 6pm. The Jones level crossing (B36) from Lower Furlongs will be closed from Monday 28 March – Tuesday 29 March. 9am – 6pm.
Reminder: Don’t forget the public meeting with Southern Water and the Environment Agency tomorrow night, 03/02/22 at 6:00pm in the Town Hall.
Bank card belonging to Mrs Joanne Briggs, found this morning Coach Lane/Park Road. Please contact Helan on 07587692394.
The Brading Centre will close at 12 noon on Thursday 16th December 2021 and will re-open on Monday 3rd January 2022 at 9:00 am
At the Town Council meeting on 04/11/21, Joy Lee was voted in as one of the Town Council’s three nominated Town Trust representatives. The vacancy arose due to Hugh Street stepping down.
Island Roads is responsible for the treatment of weeds on the highway and this year tried to be environmentally friendly in carrying out this task. Unfortunately, it was not successful and therefore they will return to using herbicides to control the spread of weeds in the future. Weed control
Having begun the Laundry Lane section of the Old Railway Line, Wightfibre had to delay their process of cable laying due to unforeseen circumstances. They exhausted all possible options but had to abandon the route for operational reasons. This means they are unlikely to proceed with any further work as planned and will be looking at an alternative route .
Grants for home insulation, solar panels, double glazing and other energy related home improvements are currently available from CityEnergy, in conjunction with the Isle of Wight Council and the Footprint Trust. Applications can be made until March 2022. The IW Council web address for further information about applications is below. The grant pays for all the work and materials up to the £10,000 limit. There is no requirement for a householder contribution. There is a maximum income qualification or applicants need… Continue Reading Green Home Grants
Isle of Wight Foodbank is asking local people to help bring festive cheer to families struggling to eat this Christmas by donating festive food items to the food bank. For some families, the Christmas boxes given out alongside standard food parcels will be their only treat this Christmas. Isle of Wight Foodbank is hoping to collect enough Christmas food from the Island community for local people facing bleak times this Christmas. They will be given Christmas boxes containing mince pies,… Continue Reading Donate festive food to help Isle of Wight Foodbank bring joy to local families in crisis this Christmas