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Press Release: Recent Media Portrayal of Sandown

Press Release: Recent Media Portrayal of Sandown

Recent media portrayals have depicted Sandown very negatively. We must, of course, not ignore the challenges of dereliction that affect some parts of our town, but this can become a narrow focus that overlooks Sandown’s stunning natural beauty, proud history and growing determination to rejuvenate one of the Isle of Wight’s best loved coastal destinations. […]

Sandown Dereliction Survey Hits 1000!

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Press Release SANDOWN DERELICTION SURVEY HITS 1000! A public survey asking local people how Sandown’s problem with derelict buildings is affecting their lives was launched by Sandown Town Council on 5 June 2025. After just 11 days it had reached its original target of 1000 replies. If you haven’t had a chance to join in, […]

Vacancy – ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT

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18.5 hours per week NJC SCP7 £25,584 pro-rated (£13.26 ph) A competent and experienced administrator is required to assist Officers in a busy community centre. Applicants will be the first point of contact and will be required to interact with residents and other members of the public in a polite and professional manner. Good computer […]

Job Vacancy – FACILITIES OFFICER

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37 hours per week NJC SCP18 £30,559 Sandown Town Council needs a competent, motivated and experienced individual to take on the role of Facilities Officer to support the management of the Council’s facilities. Applicants will need to demonstrate they can work under their own initiative, have strong communication skills and an ability to maintain relations […]

The Sandown Dereliction Survey 2025

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We know that Sandown has a problem with derelict, damaged and demolished buildings and long-term vacant plots and sites. Tackling these one at a time, with the limited legal and policy tools available, is very difficult, though we must continue to try. But gathering evidence of the WHOLE effect of dereliction on the experiences of […]

Sandown Beach to proudly fly the Seaside Award this Summer

Sandown Beach to proudly fly the Seaside Award this Summer

As international Blue Flag award reaches its 38th year, the area’s best beaches are celebrating Environmental charity Keep Britain Tidy has today announced the winners of the prestigious Blue Flag and Seaside Awards for summer 2025, and among them are Sandown of sites in Sandown Town This year one of the beaches/sites to have met […]

Notice of Election – Thursday, 1 May 2025

Notice of Election – Thursday, 1 May 2025

  Notice of Election – Town Parish and Community Councils May 2025 Applications can be made online: https://www.gov.uk/register-to-vote. Applications for a Voter Authority Certificate or an Anonymous Elector’s Document valid for this election  https://www.gov.uk/apply-for-photo-id-voter-authority-certificate Applications, amendments or cancellations of postal votes and amendments or cancellations of proxy votes  https://www.iow.gov.uk/council-and-councillors/elections/electoral-registration/postal-votes/ New applications to vote by proxy […]