Hampshire and Isle of Wight Fire and Rescue Service launch Your Service, Your Say
Hampshire and Isle of Wight Fire and Rescue Service are excited to invite you to join our resident engagement panel – Your Service, Your Say – a way for you to share your thoughts on Hampshire and Isle of Wight Fire and Rescue Service. Your feedback helps shape local services, ensuring we meet the needs of our communities. […]
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 from 9AM on 11/08/2026 until 9PM on 14/08/2026 🟠Amber alerts are issued when the heat is likely to impact vulnerable people, […]
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 9am Wednesday 29 July until 9am Thursday 30 July 2026. 🟠Amber alerts are issued when the heat is likely […]
Sandown Sea Life at the Savoy Site: Dive In!
The vibrant world beneath the waves of Sandown Bay has been brought vividly to life, transforming the former Savoy site hoardings into a bright public gallery! Local Sandown illustrator Katie Stone has created a stunning four-panel artistic mesh screen that showcases the rich variety of marine life thriving right on our doorstep in the Bay. […]
Free School Holiday PlayZone Sessions Now Available at Sandham Grounds
Sandown Town Council is delighted to announce that the Sandham Grounds Playzone is available to book FREE of charge during the school holidays, offering local children and young people a fantastic opportunity to get active, have fun and enjoy sport in a safe, modern facility. From Monday to Saturday during the school holidays, residents can […]
Update on Odour Concerns at Sandown Wastewater Treatment Works
Following concerns raised regarding odours associated with Sandown Wastewater Treatment Works, Southern Water have advised these have been passed to the Sandown WTW Site Manager for investigation and review. In response, the Site Manager has put together a presentation explaining what is most likely causing the odour problems, what investigations have been carried out so […]
Planning Committee to consider Southern Water Recycling Plant Planning Application.
Sandown Town Council’s Planning Committee will consider the Southern Water Recycling Plant planning application, with an opportunity for residents to attend, ask questions, on Monday. 10 August 2026 at 6pm. There will be time allocated at the start of the meeting for residents to speak. To submit a comment on the application please use the […]
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 […]