Discover a Career in Policing Webinars
Shared in support of Hampshire and Isle of Wight Constabulary: Discover a Career in Policing Webinars Hampshire and the Isle of Wight Police excited to share details of our new ‘Discover a Career in Policing’ webinars: These interactive online sessions are designed to provide a detailed insight into our Officer recruitment process, explain the different entry routes and […]
Hampshire and the Isle of Wight Police Force are Recruiting
Shared in support of Hampshire and Isle of Wight Constabulary: Thinking about becoming a Police Officer on the Isle of Wight? Hampshire and Isle of Wight Constabulary put together some quick‑fire FAQs to help you understand what training looks like, what support you’ll receive, and what to expect as you start your policing journey. Where […]
Town Council Position on Pier Street Toilets
Sandown Town Council wishes to clarify its position following the recent decision by Isle of Wight Council to defer consideration of the disposal of the Pier Street Toilets site to the Town Council. Mayor Alex Lightfoot said ““We find it incredibly disappointing that the decision has been pulled at the last minute due to another […]
Annual Town Meeting – 9 March 2026
Annual Town Meeting 2026
Sandown Town Council buy Ocean Hotel “Ransom Strip”
The Town Council has successfully secured the winning bid on an important strip of Esplanade land in front of the Ocean Hotel, subject to completion. This will ensure that a strategically vital part of Sandown’s seafront real estate is reclaimed for the benefit of Sandown’s community. Mayor Alex Lightfoot explains “This land will have a […]
Football Foundation PlayZone Works Completed
The new Football Foundation PlayZone at Sandham Grounds has been completed and has entered a soft‑opening phase, with the public able to make bookings from 1 February 2026 and enjoy the facility ahead of its full official opening event planned for the spring. The project has been made possible thanks to a £250,000 investment from […]
Sandown Town Council Launches New Online Bookings Page
Sandown Town Council has launched a new online bookings page designed to make hiring the Broadway Centre, simpler, and more accessible for residents, groups, and organisations across the town. The new platform, available at https://www.sandowntowncouncil.gov.uk/the-broadway-centre/ , allows users to browse available spaces, check prices, view room details, and submit booking enquiries in just a few […]
Town Council budget continues support for essential services, youth programmes and community groups, and builds investment in local facilities.
“Local councils are coming under increasing pressure to deliver frontline services. We face significant inflationary cost rises which mean that any budget set below that level will inevitably mean a cut to local help and support. We were elected to try and effect positive change, not oversee more austerity. As always when setting the budget […]
Vandalism Impacts Public Toilet access over Festive Period
Sandown Town Council would like to apologise for issues experienced accessing toilets at Eastern Gardens and Yaverland over the festive period. During this period, multiple sites across the Bay have been targeted by individuals jamming locks and damaging entry mechanisms, rendering the facilities inoperable. This coupled with the adverse weather has resulted in automated systems […]
Sandown’s Seasonal Shop Window Competition.
Sandown Town Councillor Joan Solomon was delighted to present certificates to several local shops in recognition of their entries in this year’s Seasonal Shop Window Competition. Mayor Cllr Alex Lightfoot said: “It was fantastic to see so many shops and businesses take part this year, coupled with the creative designs by local schoolchildren at the […]