How could we encourage more business start-up through our draft planning strategy? #HaveYourSay , read the strategy, background research and have your say at www.iwight.com/IslandPlanningStrategy

Our budget consultation closes today - if you haven't yet given your views via our online survey, please do. You can find info and the survey link here: https://www.iow.gov.uk/news/Views-sought-on-budget-proposals1

Good CQC ratings continue A further Isle of Wight Council care home has maintained its high rating following on from recent good ratings for Northwood’s Venner Avenue and Shanklin’s Plean Dene. The Care Quality Commission (CQC) has again judged Saxonbury in Freshwater – registered to provide accommodation and personal care for up to seven people - as "good" overall and good in every one of the five key areas of the inspection, namely: well led; safe; effective; caring; and responsive. For full story click here: https://www.iow.gov.uk/news/Good-CQC-ratings-continue

Trading Standards have been advised of a scam email that has been received by Island residents, allegedly from the TV Licensing department, titled “Your Direct Debit payment request was declined by your bank". If you receive this email, delete it immediately and DO NOT click on the link – it is a SCAM. No legitimate company will ever contact you in this way.

A popular Gurnard Beach footpath has partially reopened following public support for access. More here: https://www.iow.gov.uk/news/Public-plea-opens-popular-beach-access1