Sandown ‘Overjoyed’ To Move into Next Round of UK Town of Culture 2028
Sandown’s bid team is buoyant after learning their proposal to become UK Town of Culture 2028 has been chosen by Sir Phil Redmond’s national judging panel to progress in the competition. Sandown is one of 15 towns selected from nearly 400 across the UK who will now receive £60,000 to ramp up their bid to […]
Sandown could be the UK Town of Culture 2028!
Exciting news! We’ve officially entered the race to become the UK Town of Culture 2028! To celebrate our town’s incredible culture, heritage, and community spirit, we’ve submitted a digital postcard to the Department for Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS). You can now explore our entry, alongside submissions from towns across the country, on the official […]
Kenny’s 25 years of service to Sandown honoured
This release is issued by Island Roads in conjunction with Sandown Town Council. Sandown dignitaries came out in force to recognise the efforts of a man who keeps the town clean and tidy. At a surprise presentation on the seafront, gifts were given to Island Roads town cleaner Kenny Snudden, who has just clocked up […]
Amber Heat Health Alert 18 – 23 June 2026
Posted in behalf of the Isle of Wight Council ⚠️ AMBER HEAT HEALTH ALERT ⚠️ The UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) and the Met Office have issued an amber heat-health alert for the Southeast, including the Island. The alert is in place between 12noon on Thursday 18 June 2026 and 8pm on Tuesday 23 June 2026 🟠Amber alerts are […]
Sandown’s ‘Heritage Hero’ James Dore featured as 13 hidden Island stories win funding
Past Futures funding has been awarded to 13 community organisations across the Isle of Wight for its second round of grants. This major initiative, a partnership between Creative Island, HIWCF, and The National Lottery Heritage Fund, delivers vital investment to safeguard and celebrate the Island’s unique, everyday histories. A remarkable era of The Bay is […]
Football Foundation PlayZone opens in Sandown to boost grassroots sport
A Football Foundation PlayZone was officially opened by The High Sheriff Nigel Hartley at Sandham Gardens in Sandown, thanks to a £250,000 investment from the Premier League, The FA and Government’s Football Foundation. After netting a £250,000 grant from the Football Foundation, work began on the site in October 2026 Football Foundation PlayZones are […]
Sandown Town Council Launches Community Survey on Future of Ocean Hotel Esplanade Site
Sandown Town Council has opened a new community survey to help shape the future redevelopment of the land in front of the Ocean Hotel, adjacent to the Esplanade. The site offers a major opportunity to create a welcoming and accessible public space, and the Council is asking residents, visitors, and local groups to share their […]
Invitation foe Expressions of Interest – Beach Safety Service
SANDOWN TOWN COUNCIL INVITATION FOR EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST Notice is hereby given that potential suppliers are formally invited to submit expressions of interest as outlined below. If your company is interested in being considered for this contract, please contact the Council for the tender documentation. Description/object of the contract: Provision of Beach Safety Service in Sandown […]
The Broadway Centre Marks World Parkinson’s Day 2026
The Broadway Centre Marks World Parkinson’s Day 2026 with New Monthly Parkinson’s Nurse Clinic. The Broadway Centre is proud to mark World Parkinson’s Day on Saturday 11 April 2026 with a dedicated Parkinson’s Awareness Display available for the community to visit throughout April. The display brings together clear, accessible information about: The Isle of Wight […]
Sandown Town Council response to Recent Incidents at Sandham Grounds
Recent local reporting about the facilities at Sandham Grounds has highlighted a number of negative incidents at the new PlayZone. While we do experience occasional graffiti, more serious cases of criminal damage — such as the recent CCTV camera being smashed — remain rare. In relation to the 2G MUGA, it is well used and […]