Published: 16 Mar 23
Sandown's Afternoon Townwomen's Guild, one of the country's oldest and formed in 1932, welcomed national Federation Chair Penny Ryan to a gathering at Sandown's Broadway Centre, for an afternoon of celebration, congratulations and cake. St John's Church Sandown, saw the first meeting of the guild on March 10 1932, with the shared priorities of comradeship and friendship, practical things like cookery and sewing, and links to the Town. Read More...
Published: 1 Mar 23
Sandown Town Councillors celebrated the development of a longer term beach safety strategy, working with Todd Miller, national trainer and manager of the local service. Read More...
Published: 20 Jan 23
Sandown Town Council have temporarily closed Sandham Grounds Skatepark for emergency maintenance and to address health & safety concerns MONDAY 23 JANUARY 2023 – FRIDAY 27 JANUARY 2023 The Skatepark is planned to be closed from Monday 23 January 2023 to Friday 27 January 2023; and the planned closure is to avoid a longer closure if equipment is damaged. Read More...
Published: 17 Jan 23
Sandown are celebrating the national success of their Blue Flag winning Beach Manager Todd Miller, recently awarded National Trainer Assessor status by the RLSS (Royal Life Saving Society), one of only 5 nationally to receive the Award at the December presentation, and possibly the only Islander to be recognised by the Award. Read More...
Lake Parish and Sandown Town Council are embarking on an innovative initiative to share back office support, whilst maintaining their individual and independent statuses, to reduce future cost pressures and support shared commitment to a Bay Place Plan, and joint projects such as youth service provision. Read More...
Published: 14 Dec 22
Carols, mince pies, mulled wine, and Christmas jumpers were the feature of the official switching on of Sandown's festive light display, alongside a library window exhibition of seasonal designs by local school children. Read More...
Published: 6 Dec 22
The annual Christmas Fundraiser for Sandown & Shanklin Independent Lifeboat, held at Sandown's Broadway Centre, provided a backdrop for the awarding of a special awards to volunteer lifeboat crew and fundraiser Janet O'Mara by Sandown Mayor Paddy Lightfoot, and Coxswain Mark Birch. Read More...
Published: 11 Nov 22
The £200,000 project to re-provide public toilets at Eastern Gardens, Sandown, has progressed with the delivery of the new accessible block, including baby changing facilities, public showers, and contactless payment system. Sandown Town Mayor Cllr Paddy Lightfoot said ‘We’ve been able to adapt the original proposals to include the comments made by partner agencies, and we will be discussing other improvements at our November meeting of the Town Council’. Read More...
Published: 8 Nov 22
Plans for Sandown’s Remembrance Day Service, on Sunday 13 November, are in place. Subject to the weather, residents are asked to start assembling from 10.15 am, with the service commencing at 10.45 am Read More...
Published: 31 Oct 22
Christ Church, on Sandown Broadway, and Sandown Town Council have combined to provide a Warm Space for local residents, on Monday’s between 11am and 3pm, for the Winter months. The Church will be open weekly from 31 October, with volunteers providing support and a drop-in facility, with hot soup for all that pop in. Read More...
Published: 21 Oct 22
Sandown Town Council have continued their commitment to consult residents on their budget considerations for 2023 onwards, with on-line and in-person events, as well as an outline of key projects delivered and summary of current costs circulated to all residents in the recent Sandown Guide publication. Read More...
Published: 20 Oct 22
Sandown’s latest toilet reprovision project, at Eastern Gardens, has started with the removal of the railings and preparation work for the siting of the new toilet block, including accessible toilet and showers. The project costs in excess of £200,000, and councillors are in the process of consulting on the 2023/24 Budget, including the possible reprovision of a further public convenience in the Town. Read More...
Published: 29 Sep 22
Sandown Town Councillors, with members of the Beach Safety Team, helped champion world heart care day this week by raising awareness of the network of defibrillators in the Town, as well as unveil plans for a new Defibrillator at St John's Car Park. Read More...
Published: 13 Sep 22
Sandown Town Council is working with Christ Church and the IOW Council, to coordinate tributes and condolences from the community of Sandown following the passing of HRH Queen Elizabeth II. Read More...
Published: 9 Sep 22
The councillors and officers of Sandown Town Council are deeply saddened to learn of the death of Her Majesty, the Queen and extend their heartfelt condolences to members of the Royal Family at this time. We remember with immense gratitude her lifetime of service to the country and the Commonwealth, and her time spent in Sandown and on the Island. The flag at the War Memorial has been set to half-mast where it will remain throughout the national period of mourning. God save the King. Read More...
Published: 8 Sep 22
An important part of setting our budget is hearing from residents and businesses how they think the tax paid to Sandown Town Council should be spent. There will be a number of ways that you can do this: • On-line survey: 26/09/22 - 04/11/22. • Consultation at the Broadway Centre: 22/10/22 - 10am - 4pm. • Consultation at the Library: 20/10/22 9:30am - 12:30pm. • Contacting your councillors - details can be found on the website. The draft budget will be presented to the meeting of the Town Council on the 21 November 2022. The budget has to be finalised at the meeting of the Town Council on Monday 6th Feb 2023 Read More...
Published: 5 Sep 22
Sandown's Town Mayor, Cllr Paddy Lightfoot presented members of the Sandown Beach Lifeguard Team with framed certificates recognising their contribution to Beach Safety in Sandown during 2023, as well as their part in securing the coveted Blue Flag Award for the second successive summer Read More...
Published: 31 Aug 22
Sandown Town Mayor Cllr Paddy Lightfoot welcomed Hants & IW Police & Crime Commissioner Donna Jones, and deputy Terry Norton, on a fact-finding visit to Sandown, seeing first-hand the impact of anti-social behaviour on the derelict hotels on the seafront and in the Town. Read More...
Published: 25 Aug 22
Special 'all-terrain' wheelchairs are now available on Sandown seafront to enable people with mobility difficulties or physical disabilities to enjoy the sun, sea and sand to the full. Read More...
Published: 27 Jul 22
Christ Church, on Sandown Broadway, have celebrated a successful 175th Anniversary exhibition, with Sandown and District Historical Society providing artefacts for the display and the archaeological dive society for permission to use their report on the SS Venezuela wreck, the exhibition attracted countless visitors and local school children. Read More...
Mrs Kay Marriott, the Island's High Sheriff, presented the crew of Sandown and Shanklin Independent Lifeboat with the Queen's Platinum Jubilee Medal, accompanied by Sandown Town Mayor Cllr Paddy Lightfoot, with volunteers and family members of the Independent Lifeboat. Read More...
Published: 17 Jun 22
Sandown remembered the sacrifices made during the Falklands War and commemorated the 40th Anniversary of the end of the conflict, with a small service of remembrance conducted by Rev Williams, with wreath laying led by Town Mayor Cllr Paddy Lightfoot. Read More...
Published: 10 Jun 22
Sandown celebrated Jubilee weekend with a series of events and activities, including a Jubilee Jive at the Broadway Centre, presentation of commemorative mugs to Bay CE Primary School Pupils, an historical exhibition with Sandown Historical Association, a special celebration church service attended by the Island's Lord Lieutenant, the unveiling of an accessible garden project, events with the local TWG, as well as supporting the Community Association's Big Picnic at Brown's. Read More...
Published: 6 Jun 22
Sandown Town Council are leading a community bid to provide additional activities and support for vulnerable residents of the Bay, with the Town Council’s working party working to develop a support network for the community. Read More...
Published: 27 May 22
Sandown Town Mayor Cllr Paddy Lightfoot and Rev Mark Williams commended pupils from the Bay CE Primary School for their commemorative mug designs, and a Jubilee Flag, which have been supported by Sandown Town Council, and will be distributed to the children at the school for the Platinum Jubilee celebrations. Read More...
Published: 13 May 22
Sandown are celebrating the award of the internationally prestigious Blue Flag award for the second year in succession. This internationally recognised accreditation has been awarded in recognition of the investment that the Town has made in Beach safety, with newly appointed IW High Sheriff, Mrs Kay Marriott JP, presenting the Flag to Sandown’s reappointed Town Mayor Cllr Paddy Lightfoot. Read More...
Published: 29 Apr 22
Sandown Mayor Paddy Lightfoot laid a wreath to commemorate ANZAC Day (25 April) at Sandown's war Memorial, following a brief service conducted by Rev Mark Williams, of Christ Church and St Pauls. Read More...
Published: 16 Feb 22
Councillors from Sandown Town Council supported the public consultation on the management of the Sandown Conservation Area, with the event run by the IW Council and Murphy Associates, and part funded by a grant. Read More...
Line dancers at Sandown’s Broadway Centre helped launch projects to celebrate the programme of Platinum Jubilee events being planned for the Town, with a light hearted line dance on Valentine’s Day, involving the Sandown Mayor Paddy Lightfoot and Christchurch’s Rev Mark Williams and lined dancers wearing heart themed costumes and Read More...
Published: 31 Jan 22
"Drop-in Event" 4 February 2022, 2:30 - 19:00, The Broadway Centre Sandown. Read More...
Published: 21 Dec 21
Sandown Town Council have launched a public consultation to help inform the 2022/23 Budget, as well as identify priorities for residents. Read More...
Published: 10 Dec 21
Sandown Town Council have completed the commissioning of new decorative lighting in time for Christmas, arranged for the installation of the Christmas Tree and lights near to the library before Small Business Saturday, as well as supporting a range of festive fun events. Read More...
Published: 8 Dec 21
Sandown Town Mayor Paddy Lightfoot, IW RBL President Ian Ward BEM and Christchurch Rev Mark Williams marked the contribution made by pupils from the Bay CE Primary School, Sandown, to the recent Armistice and Remembrance Day Commemorative events, as well as the Centenary of Sandown War Memorial, presenting pupils with special DVD's and certificates. Read More...
Published: 3 Dec 21
Island High Sheriff James Attrill DL, Sandown Town Mayor Paddy Lightfoot joined the crew and fundraisers from Sandown & Shanklin Independent Lifeboat, to launch the first Christmas Fayre to raise funds for the Independent Lifeboat. Members of the Lifeboat Crew, Richard Burns, Darren Sands and Stephen Woodhams, all received surprise awards and medals recognising their long service as members of the voluntary crew. Read More...
Published: 11 Nov 21
Deputy Lord Lieutenant Caroline Peel, and Sandown Town Mayor Paddy Lightfoot, led commemorative events in Sandown on Armistice Day, ahead of Sunday's Remembrance Day services. Details of Sandown's Order of Service for Remembrance Day on 14 November, with residents gathering from after 10.15am, are available on the Town Council website, as are copies of the poppies. Read More...
Published: 1 Nov 21
Sandown and Lake are celebrating securing funding for a 6 month youth project in the Bay, and local Councillors launched the project at Sandown’s Broadway Centre, as part of National Youthwork Week, with Project Development Officer Julian Wadsworth MBE, of Community Action (IW). Read More...
Sandown Historical Association officially unveiled their ‘Sandown Chronicle’ restoration and digitalisation project on ‘National Make A Difference Day’ as part of a day of displays and dialogue, with local residents and councillors at Sandown Library. Read More...
Published: 25 Oct 21
Sandown Library celebrated Libraries Week this year with a drop‐in session from Healthy Lifestyles Isle of Wight offering help and advice to people hoping to stop smoking or lose weight, the launch of a new reading challenge for adults and the publication of new leaflets highlighting all the great services the library offers. Read More...
SANDOWN Councillors, Broadway Centre users and police officers have stepped out to support the campaign to stop hate crime. To mark National Hate Crime Awareness Week, which took place from October 9-16, officers from Shanklin Police Station, including PCSO Fiona Hyslop, visited the Broadway Centre in Broadway, Sandown. They spoke to local residents and Sandown mayor Paddy Lightfoot about what a hate crime is and how to report it, to raise awareness of the issue. Read More...
Published: 18 Oct 21
Sandown Town Council, with Waterside Pool’s Todd Miller, supported CPR training for over 30 volunteers and users of the Broadway Centre, as part of Restart A Heart Day’ and the Councils provision of Defibrillators at locations in the Town. Read More...
Published: 14 Oct 21
Sandown Town Council confirmed its commitment to supporting Sandown Carnivals plans for the New Year’s Day firework event, with £6,000 support of the event, and starting discussion for the 2022 programme of events. Read More...
Sandown’s Green Town Volunteers have received South & South East England in Bloom’s prestigious Gold Award for 2021, following its success in 2020, together with being the winner of the Coastal Community (under 12,000 residents) category, and were presented with the Award by Sandown Mayor Paddy Lightfoot. Read More...
Published: 12 Oct 21
Sandown Town Council have presented Todd Miller, Beach Manager of the Sandown Lifeguards Team, a commemorative mascot in recognition of the outstanding work of the team. They established the team at short notice after the Covid lockdown, and their end Read More...
Sandown Town Council have commissioned new decorative lighting along the High Street and esplanade, together with a new motif at the junction of High Street/Pier Street. In preparation for their arrival, we have already arranged for the removal of the existing lights (currently being undertaken). We expect to have all the lights installed before Christmas but are very dependent on timely delivery of the lights from the supplier. Read More...
Published: 28 Sep 21
The Isle of Wight Council, the registered owner of the former Sandown Town Hall, Grafton Street, has formerly given notice of its intention to dispose of the above premises which is listed as an asset of community value following nomination by Sandown Town Council in 2017. Read More...
Published: 11 Aug 21
After some delay, the new toilets at St Johns Road in Sandown have been opened. In a first for the Island, the pay per use toilets, will accept many forms of contactless payment methods (contactless cards, applepay, google pay etc) as well as coins. Offering a disabled accessible unit as well as a unisex cubicle, they are similar to the ones recently installed at Shanklin that have been well received. Well lit, ventilated and heated during the colder months, they will provide Sandown’s residents and visitors with high quality public toilets that will stand the test of time and contribute to making Sandown a better place. Read More...
Published: 30 Jul 21
Sandown Mayor Paddy Lightfoot welcomed HRH Prince Michael of Kent to commemorate the Centenary of Sandown War Memorial, as well as the Island’s Lord Lieutenant Susie Sheldon, and the High Sheriff James Attrill DL. Read More...
Published: 14 Jul 21
Contractors are on site at Sandham Gardens Playpark, replacing the zip-wire and children’s swing that were damaged in 2020, as well as upgrading the rockers, installing sensory equipment and other minor improvements. Read More...
Published: 13 Jul 21
Members of Sandown Town Council met recently to discuss immediate priorities for the Town, as well as outline plans for the future priorities that the Town Council can take forward, and those that partner agencies or organisations lead on. A draft planning document has been produced that will be brought to full Council at the next meeting for further discussion / amendment and hopefully adoption. Read More...
Published: 28 May 21
Sandown Town Council have worked with the Isle of Wight Council to enable Pier Street Toilets in Sandown to be opened for Whitsun Bank Holiday Weekend, and have funded the remainder of the half-term week. Read More...
Published: 17 May 21
Eastern Gardens Public Toilets has been subject to further vandalism over the weekend, and the Town Council are working with contractors to maintain the provision, safely, for residents and visitors. This matter is on the Town Council agenda for tonight’s meeting. Read More...
Published: 14 May 21
Sandown Town Council have had to close the public toilets at Eastern Gardens, Sandown, following overnight criminal damage. Read More...
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Published: 22 Mar 21
Following damage overnight, at Eastern Gardens Toilets, Sandown, part of the block has been closed to the public pending repairs. Read More...
Published: 18 Mar 21
St John's Toilets in Sandown, have been closed following recent damage and the commencement of a major reprovision of Toilets on the site. Town Mayor Gary Young said 'Following public meetings and a recent survey of residents, the reprovision has started, with a planned programme of work due for completion early in May'. Read More...
Following additional funding secured during the filming of a Britbox project and back office income, Sandown Town Council have taken forward the provision of a defibrillator at the Centre before user groups start returning to the Centre later this year, once guidance permits. Read More...
Published: 27 Jan 21
Sandown Town Council have asked residents to help design the proposed new Public Toilets planned for Eastern Gardens, following the commissioning of the new Toilet block planned for St John's Road for later in the spring. Read More...
Published: 25 Jan 21
Sandown Town Council have launched a Budget consultation, ahead of their planned virtual meeting in February, and following recent notification of the removal of the support grant and reduction in council tax base which will have a significant impact on resources for 2021-22. Read More...
Published: 22 Jan 21
Sandown Town Council are welcoming the installation of the new dropped kerbs at the entrance of Sandham Gardens and Grounds, on Culver Parade. Read More...
Residents in the Bay have been subject to a wave of vandalism and anti-social behaviour since the start of the recent lockdown, with local Councils bearing the brunt of the costs of repair and replacement. Sandown Town Council have seen on-going graffiti and damage at its Sandham Gardens play area and skatepark, as well as it's St John's Road Toilets. Read More...
Published: 17 Dec 20
Sandown Town Council met on Monday 14th December, and members unanimously voted to take forward the re-provision of Public Toilets at St John’s Road, to include a state-of-the-art accessible toilet, alongside a unisex toilet Read More...
Published: 11 Dec 20
Island High Sheriff Mrs Caroline Peel joined Sandown Mayor Gary Young and Deputy Mayor Paul Brading, Father Jonathan Hall and Rev Mark Williams at a seasonal blessing of the Town's Christmas Tree, unveiling of a special 'advent calendar' using the windows of the library to display seasonal drawings produced by children from the Bay School. Read More...
Published: 7 Nov 20
A socially distanced Service of Remembrance was held earlier this week, at the Memorial on Sandown Esplanade. The annual service, held under coronavirus guidelines, was led by Rev Mark Williams and Rev Tony Richards, and attended by the Sandown Town Mayor, Gary Young, and other Councillors. Read More...
Published: 31 Oct 20
Sandown Town Council are taking forward the reprovision of Public Toilets, at Eastern Gardens and St Johns Road, following the receipt of 6 expressions of interest from potential providers. Read More...
Sandown Town Councillors are listening to the views of users of Steven Jenkins Playpark, as well as consulting local school students and the wider community, following damage to the childrens’ swing, zipwire and 2 sprung animals – one incident required the local fire service to cut an adult from the swing, with the adult not repairing the damage or contacting the local council. Read More...
Published: 16 Oct 20
Sandown’s Broadway Centre, Los Altos Park and The Heights are being used as the backdrop for the filming of a forthcoming TV adaptation of Nicholas Blake’s The Beast Must Die, which will be shown over 5 parts on Britbox in 2021. Read More...
Published: 11 Jul 20
Sandown Town Council have closed off the Children Swing Area of the Steven Jenkins Playpark (NB the rest of the playpark remains open), following damage to the swings on Friday 10th July, requiring emergency services to cut out adult from the swings. Read More...
Published: 4 Jul 20
Councillors from Sandown Town Council litter picked and carried out maintenance work to ensure the Steven Jenkins Playground was open for families on Saturday 4th July 2020. Read More...
Published: 25 Jun 20
Sandown Town Council have remotely taken forward further Town Improvements, continued with preparations to open up further public amenities following the change in national Covid 19 guidance, and responded to recent planning issues, as well as reports of anti-social behaviour in the town. Read More...
Published: 9 Jun 20
Sandown Town Council has received the prestigious Seaside Award for 2020, in recognition of the investment the Town has made in maintaining local amenities such as the Public Toilets, as well as the partnership work with organisations such as Green Towns, Regatta and Carnival. Read More...
Published: 29 May 20
Sandown Town Council are continuing to monitor the services it provides, as well as amenities maintained during the pandemic, taking account of evolving guidance, following the recent re-opening of the Public Toilets at Eastern Gardens, Yaverland and St Johns. Read More...
Published: 23 May 20
Following the relaxation of national guidance, and extensive discussions with contractors and other stakeholders, Sandown Town Council have decided to re-open the Public Toilets (Yaverland, Eastern Gardens and St Johns) on Saturday 23rd May 2020, from 9am to 6pm in the first instance. Read More...
Published: 15 May 20
Sandown Town Council, following updated guidance from the Government and Local Authority, have agreed to work with contractors to prepare to open local amenities over the coming weeks and months, should circumstances allow. Read More...
Published: 7 May 20
The Mayors, and Councils, of Sandown and Shanklin have worked together to encourage residents to continue to follow the public health guidance, and also take time, safely, to commemorate and celebrate the 75th Anniversary of VE Day on Friday 8th May 2020. Read More...
Published: 26 Mar 20
Sandown Town Council are continuing to support the Coronavirus Helpline (01983 823600) and the guidance being provided to the local community, and are providing the Community Hub for the Bay. Read More...
Published: 17 Mar 20
Members of Sandown Town Council have taken the decision to close the Broadway Centre, with immediate effect, following the announcements made by the Government on Monday, 16 March 2020 at 6:00 pm. Read More...
Published: 2 Mar 20
Sandown Town Council are working with local IW Councillors to agree full consultation and communication regarding potential proposals for the future of Dinosaur Island, as part of an on-going development of Sandham Gardens and the surrounding area. Read More...
Published: 25 Feb 20
The Isle of Wight Council will be at Sandown Town Council offices on Tuesday 24 March 2020, 12 noon until 1:00 pm for you to have your say on Public Spaces Protection Order. Read More...
Published: 19 Feb 20
A historic Bell, from HMS Sandown, was discovered during the recent renovation of the Broadway Centre, as well as other artefacts, and they will form part of a feature commemorating and celebrating the 75th Anniversary of VE Day in May 2020. Read More...
Published: 17 Feb 20
Valentine’s Day, February 14th, at the Broadway Centre Sandown. Read More...
Valentine’s Day was celebrated by the Town Council with a tree planting in the grounds of the Broadway Centre. Read More...
Published: 30 Jan 20
The Consultation is located in the reception at the Broadway Centre, from 9am to Noon (staff will be available to answer questions), week days until Friday 7th February, with information collected used to help shape the Budget meeting on Monday 24th February. Read More...
Published: 28 Jan 20
Sandown Mayor Gary Young presented Kevin Barclay-Jay (Landlord) of Sandown’s Tap Public House, on Avenue Road, with a special certificate to celebrate his 10th year as landlord and licensee. Read More...
Published: 27 Jan 20
Sandown Town Council commemorated the Centenary of the death of Corporal A J Hamm, at Sandown Christ Church Churchyard on Monday 27th January 2020. Read More...
Published: 22 Jan 20
Sandown Green Towns present the Mayor with the South East England in Bloom Silver Gilt Award in recognition of the Town’s success in these prestigious awards Read More...
Published: 13 Jan 20
PUBLIC MEETING to be held Monday, 20 January 2020 at 7:00 PM - Main Hall, The Broadway Centre, 1 Broadway, Sandown. Read More...
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