by Tom | Apr 12, 2017 | News
The Solent Local Enterprise Partnership has today opened a new £12.5m fund to help create jobs, support businesses and encourage growth in the area. The LEP is seeking employer-led skills capital proposals that address skills issues in the Solent area, which will be...
by Tom | Apr 12, 2017 | News
Ryde Esplanade is to be upgraded in a resurfacing scheme by Island Roads next month. Residents and businesses affected by the work – which is scheduled to last between May 2 and May 12 and involve some weekend work – have received letters explaining how they will be...
by Tom | Apr 11, 2017 | News
Island cycle commuters are being given a boost with new cycle hubs in Cowes and Newport. Red Funnel’s new Cowes Cycle Hub was officially opened on Monday 3 April by customer service director, Murray Carter and project manager Keith Wright. The Cowes Cycle Hub is...
by Tom | Apr 10, 2017 | News
West Wight Sports & Community Centre has been named winners in the ITV Meridian People’s Project and has been awarded £42,180 for their Creating Opportunities in Our Kitchen project. “The money will enable us to provide training and work experience...
by Kathryn Morey | Apr 5, 2017 | News
‘Now that Brexit negotiations are beginning, businesses across the UK and their trading partners in Europe want answers to practical questions, not political posturing. A pragmatic and grown-up dialogue on the real-world issues, rather than verbal volleys...
by Tom | Apr 3, 2017 | News
Together stronger: how the local authority’s new Regeneration programme aims to attract investment and keep as much spend on the Island as possible. By Chris Ashman, the new director of regeneration at County Hall I want to kick start a number of regeneration projects...
