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 […]
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 […]