Chris Jarman for Totland & Colwell

19/10/2026

Decision Notice Issued On Latest Pound Green Planning Application

The decision is again REFUSAL.

19/10/2026

Clayton Road, Freshwater

Update Tuesday 11:15

The ‘no parking’ cones remain.

I have been reminded by Island Roads that Clayton Road is width restricted to 6’6” (1.98m).
That just about permits my old Ford Focus Estate including its wing mirrors.
I believe almost every delivery, trade and emergency vehicle would exceed that.

Update Monday 16:30:

The works in Clayton Road have been cleared although the ‘no parking’ cones remain in place.

To answer the messages:
- I was not informed in advance of the parking restrictions or road works in Clayton Road.
- I agree the timing was poor and would have been better when Tennyson Road works were complete but this was not under my control.
- I witnessed myself the chaotic situation in Court Road where multiple large delivery vehicles, a skip lorry and a repair firm vehicle came to the junction of Clayton and Upper Prices and had no way forward - Clayton being too narrow from road works and Upper Princes closed at the junction with Tennyson.
- I agree the reversing back along Court Road was very challenging as it is for larger vehicles a single carriageway wide.
- I agree the reversing back down Clayton Road was even harder given how narrow was the gap between parked cars and garden walls.

12:30:
Be aware that with the roadworks midway in Tennyson Road and diversions in place, Wightfibre have chosen today to commence roadworks in Clayton Road - the diversion for Court Road, Middleton and Summers Court residents.

No parking cones have been put out in Clayton Road.

No additional diversion signs are out to avoid Clayton Road. It is just passable for very narrow vehicles and pedestrians with care.

Another example of no coordination!

17/10/2026

Please do join us for the celebration today.
Saturday 17Oct2026 - 10:30 to 16:30.

16/10/2026

Great News for our West Wight Community

There had been long standing concerns that Yarmouth Police Office at the harbour would disappear for ever, particularly following officers being moved to Newport.

We all know that, even in an emergency, their travel time from Newport is at least 15 minutes - too slow in 999 situations where lives could be saved or criminals apprehended.

This morning it was confirmed Yarmouth Police Office will not only remain open, but the officers will be rebased there back from Newport. Travel times will reduce to only a few minutes. A good result for our community!

15/10/2026

New Choir for our community.

A new community choir has launched in the West Wight, offering Islanders of all ages and abilities the chance to come together, make new friends and enjoy singing in a relaxed and welcoming environment.

14/10/2026

At Thursday’s meeting, Isle of Wight Council’s Policy Finance & Resources committee voted to refuse Sustainable Freshwater’s review request.

A trio of Reform councillors backed a refusal.
All for Islanders’ Cllr Chris Jarman and Liberal Democrat Cllr Mark Rochell voted against refusal.
A pair of Green and Island First Network members abstained.

Committee refuses campaigners’ request to review how the council handled their Southern Water petition

13/10/2026

Great achievement for the benefit of our residents and local businesses!

Save the date! Local traders and organisations will be coming together on Friday 4th December, 4pm - 8pm to offer an evening of late night shopping and entertainment.

Free parking will be available at both Moa Place and Avenue Road Car Parks.

Details to follow. Watch this space.

Interested in having a stall? Contact Becca on 07968 741654

13/10/2026

𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐚𝐝𝐞 𝐰𝐨𝐫𝐤𝐬 𝐚𝐭 𝐓𝐨𝐭𝐥𝐚𝐧𝐝, 𝐂𝐨𝐥𝐰𝐞𝐥𝐥 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐅𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐡𝐰𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐫 𝐁𝐚𝐲𝐬

We have secured works over the next couple of weeks to repair the surface defects along the promenades at Totland Bay, Colwell Bay and Freshwater Bay.

Please take care when the works are in progress to ensure your own safety and those of the workers on site.

12/10/2026

Consultation on change of ownership for Southern Water Services Limited

Closes 30 Oct 2026

Anyone can submit comments on this consultation to:
[email protected]

or post to:
Financial Resilience Change of Control consultation response,
Ofwat,
Centre City Tower,
7 Hill Street,
Birmingham, B5 4UA

Find and participate in activities run by Ofwat (Water Regulation Authority)

12/10/2026

Our first delivery of Christmas shoeboxes and donations delivered to a collection point and on their way to Ukrainian children, mothers and soldiers.

With thanks to Graces Bakery in Yarmouth for their boxes for children, and to Utility Energy in Newport for their heated blankets.

Please keep the shoeboxes and donations coming.