Council County Hall staff definitely made the world better with a sweater by donning their Christmas jumpers today to help raise funds for Save The Children.

Prepare for your Christmas food shopping - don’t forget to take enough bags to avoid cross-contamination. Find more #SeasonsEatings tips here: http://www.food.gov.uk/seasons-eatings

The council would like to see the creation of a Dark Skies Park on the Island, recognising the high quality of our night-time skies. Is this something you would support? Find out more on page 137 of the draft #IslandPlanningStrategy Read the strategy, background research and have your say at www.iwight.com/IslandPlanningStrategy

Don’t get caught out this Christmas and New Year. Visit www.iwasp.com/IWASP for more help and advice.

A council funded scheme that gives free cross-Solent travel to NHS patients with specific illnesses is being reviewed and Islanders can give their views on its future The online consultation runs until 23 December 2018 - please visit: https://www.surveymonkey.co.uk/r/K33GP9X For background information on the scheme consultation, please visit: https://www.iow.gov.uk/Residents/Care-Support-and-Housing/Adults-Services/Adult-Services-Complaints/Consultations2 Hard copies can be requested from Healthwatch on (01983) 608608 or text 07739 436600.