HRH the Countess of Wessex is on the Isle of Wight today (Thursday). She met Island schoolchildren, Isle of Wight Council leader Councillor Dave Stewart and chief executive John Metcalfe at the official naming ceremony of Wightlink's new vessel, Victoria of Wight. She also visited Aspire, Ryde, and Liz Earle.

We are investigating a fly-tipping incident in Wroxall, where a substantial amount of asbestos roof tiles have been dumped on a bridleway. Find out more here: https://www.iow.gov.uk/news/Council-investigates-asbestos-fly-tip

Come along to IW’s #Fostering & #Adoption weekday drop-in event TODAY 20 Sep at West Wight Sports Centre, 10am-12pm. If you foster already and would like to refer a friend or you’ve just been thinking about it for a while, come and chat to us and find out how you can transform a life of a child in care who needs a warm, and stable home. Visit https://www.iwight.com/fosteringandadoption or call us on 01983 823160

Isle of Wight councillors have approved a name change for Newport Parish Council. Find out more here: https://www.iow.gov.uk/news/New-name-for-Newport-Parish-Council

Are you thinking about #adoption or #fostering a #childincare? Click to see when you can meet our friendly team at island wide events this autumn. It’s a really good way to find out from our staff how you could transform the lives of a child or siblings who need a safe, caring and stable home. https://www.iwight.com/fosteringandadoption call 01983 823160