Chris Jarman for Totland & Colwell

17/01/2026

Isle of Wight Council have not requested a further delay to the May2026 local elections that had already delayed since 2025.

From Sky News today:
Sixty-three councils were offered a delay to their May elections by the government due to the obstacles surrounding LGR plans.

Out of the 63 councils Sky News approached, 29 said they will be requesting a delay, 33 said they will not, and one could not agree internally, analysis by Sky News found.

The councils that have asked for a delay:

Adur District Council (Labour)

Basildon Borough Council (Labour)

Blackburn with Darwen Council (Labour) Burnley Borough Council (Burnley Independent Group)

Cannock Chase District Council (Labour)

Cheltenham Borough Council (Lib Dem)

Chorley Borough Council (Labour)

City of Lincoln Council (Labour)

Crawley Borough Council (Labour)

East Sussex County Council (Tory)

Exeter City Council (Labour)

Harlow District Council (Tory)

Hastings Borough Council (Green)

Hyndburn Borough Council (Labour)

Ipswich Borough Council (Labour)

Norwich City Council (Labour)

Pendle Borough Council (Lib Dem)

Peterborough City Council (Labour)

Preston City Council (Labour)

Redditch Borough Council (Labour)

Rugby Borough Council (Labour)

Stevenage Borough Council (Labour)

Suffolk County Council (Tory)

Tamworth Borough Council (Labour)

Thurrock Council (Labour)

Welwyn Hatfield Borough Council (Labour)

West Lancashire Borough Council (Labour)

West Sussex County Council (Tory)

Worthing Borough Council (Labour)

15/01/2026

Roadworks Ahead

Military Road, Freshwater - approx 50 metres west of Freshwater Bridleway 34
Fri 23/01/2026
Two way lights 09:30 - 15:30
Street Furniture repairs / One shift's work

Wilmingham Lane, Freshwater - Freshwater Footpath 27 to Freshwater Footpath 24
Mon 26/01/2026 to Tue 27/01/2026
Road Closure / 08:00 - 16:00
Verge cutting / Two shift's work

15/01/2026

Wellow greenfield application result in the news:

Clear material objections and overwhelming community objections.

Residents have won a fight to stop housing being built on greenfield land in Wellow, after plans were thrown out by the planning committee on Tuesday night.

14/01/2026

WIGHTLINK ANNOUNCES MAJOR EXPANSION OF YARMOUTH-LYMINGTON ROUTE IN 2026

BREAKING: The news means that there will be over 850 additional sailings compared to last year's timetable.

14/01/2026

Loss of £4m annual funding from previous Government, coupled with growing demands and rising costs that this Goverment will not support, threaten to cripple Isle of Wight Council services.

Conservative MP, Joe Robertson, challenges Labour's cuts to funding and public services

13/01/2026

A quick reminder that Freshwater Parish Council are holding their budget consultation - Wednesday 14th January, 3pm - 7pm in the Small Memorial Hall, Freshwater.

They want to know what's important to you. Your views may help form their future projects.

13/01/2026

Take Care - Pothole on Footpath Freshwater Causeway to Yarmouth.

The pothole has emerged in the centre of the path just after the bench shortly by the causeway.
It has been marked and I reported it yesterday. I am advised “ the District Steward has attended site and raised a high priority job that should see the matter resolved in the very near future.”

10/01/2026

Today we celebrate the life of John Howe:

09/01/2026

Regular craft market being held in Totland Village Hall.
First Craft Market
31st January from 10am.
Please do come along and support.

Make sure you save the date! Saturday 31st January 2026 is the first Totland Craft Market 🥳🥳🥳🥳

VENUE......
TOTLAND VILLAGE HALL
THE BROADWAY
TOTLAND
PO39 OBW

Doors to the public will open from 10am to 1pm

These are just a few of the talented crafters that will be there!

Lynn's Creations IOW
Jewellery by Donna
Oceans and Hedgerows
's Beach I. O. W
Radiglú
Laura's Cake and Tea Service - Isle of Wight
Steve Page
Shirley's Isle of Wight Bookshop
Get Knitted

Let's get the community together ❤️

Sandy and Angela

08/01/2026

Colwell Baptist Church
Fridays 10:00-12:00