Ofsted has published findings from its most recent monitoring visit following the 'inadequate' rating given for Children's Social Care. Insufficient progress has been made and weaknesses in practice remain evident. Read our response at the following link: scilly.gov.uk/news/ofsted-mo…

❗️Potential disruption around Parade House, St Mary's - 16 July 2024❗️ Urgent work will be carried out on Parade House in the centre of Hugh Town, St Mary's from tomorrow afternoon (Tuesday 16 July 2024). Find full details at the following link: scilly.gov.uk/news/potential…

❗️Payment system down until further notice❗️ As a result of the recent upgrade, our payment systems will be unavailable until further notice. Please read the update at the top of the announcement at the following link for full details: scilly.gov.uk/news/planned-p…

The works planned for Parade House have been postponed until late September due to safety concerns for pedestrians, road users and those working on the property at this busy time of year. We will provide another update nearer the time.

We are pleased to confirm that all of our payment systems are now back up and running following the recent upgrade. Thank you for your patience while the issues were being resolved.

We're consulting the public on updates to our 'Gambling Statement of Principles.' Find out how to comment on the changes at the following link: scilly.gov.uk/news/consultat… Deadline: 12 noon on Monday 2 September 2024

The first of two road closures will be in place from Mon 5 Aug 2024 until 30 Jun 2026 to enable the construction of the site compound for the development of the Isles of Scilly Cultural Centre and Museum. Read full details at the following link: scilly.gov.uk/news/road-clos…

The Council has issued a statement on the Post 16 report which was due to be discussed at today's meeting of Full Council (30 July 2024). You can read the full statement at the following link: scilly.gov.uk/news/statement…

Do you run a business on the islands and want to be updated on changes to our commercial waste services? Complete the survey which will help us improve our database and design a new payment system for commercial waste services at the following link: scilly.gov.uk/news/calling-a…

The Chairman of Council has issued a statement following the announcement made by Harland & Wolff on 1 August 2024 about the cessation of Scilly Ferries. You can read the Chairman's statement in full at the following link: scilly.gov.uk/news/chairman-…

🗣️ Share your thoughts on sexual and reproductive health services in Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly. Our public health team is conducting a survey to help improve services. It takes 15 minutes and you could win a £50 Love2Shop voucher ➡️ orlo.uk/Sexual_Health_…

Tidal boards will be in place from Tues 20 Aug to Sat 24 Aug 2024. Please do not remove the tidal boards as they are in place to prevent flooding and to stop sand getting into drains and on the highways. Any queries, please contact [email protected] or call 0300 1234 105.

The Council has completed a midpoint review of its progress on the objectives and promises set out in its Corporate Plan 2022-2026. Read more about the review and find out how we're doing 2 years after the plan came into effect at the following link: scilly.gov.uk/news/midpoint-…

Preparations well underway for the delivery of the hospital modules at Porthloo today.

Is your teen staying in education or training next year? Parents wishing to extend their Child Benefit claim because their 16-19-year-old is staying in full-time non-advanced education or approved training still have until 31 August to do so. See the HMRC post below for details

We're currently unable to take card payments at our Carn Gwaval site. We can't confirm how long this payment option will be out of action, but we'll update you as soon as it's working. All other payments are unaffected and card payments can still be taken at St Mary’s Library.

Did you know that the Integrated Health and Social Care Facility now has a dedicated webpage, which includes building work updates? Anyone who is interested in following the progress of this important project can find out more at the following link: cornwallft.nhs.uk/isles-of-scill…

PUBLIC MEETINGS - AUTUMN 2024 We're running a series of public meetings throughout Sept and Oct this year and we would love to see as many of you there as possible. Full details of meetings on each of the islands can be found at the following link: scilly.gov.uk/news/advance-n…

🚒Have you left enough room for the emergency services? Please think twice before you park your vehicle 🚒 Read more about how you can help and why it's so important at the following link: scilly.gov.uk/news/have-you-… Please help us spread this important message.

Did you know it is an offence to hold an unlicensed lottery or raffle? Find out how to check the rules around raffles and lotteries, and get in touch with us if necessary, at the following link: scilly.gov.uk/news/does-your…