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They don’t just fit handrails and ramps, they help people regain independence. Our Community Services Equipment Team makes homes safer for those returning from hospital or living with mobility challenges. Quiet work, big impact. πŸ› οΈπŸ‘ #PublicService #Accessibility #IsleOfWight

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We're sorry that customers in parts of the Isle of Wight without water due to a burst water main on the Island. This is a complex repair and may take some time. We will continue to deliver bottled water to vulnerable customers. Latest update: ow.ly/eGY050VpRjJ

We're sorry that customers in parts of the Isle of Wight without water due to a burst water main on the Island. This is a complex repair and may take some time. We will continue to deliver bottled water to vulnerable customers. Latest update: ow.ly/eGY050VpRjJ
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🌿 Discover peace & care in our woodland grounds. πŸ• Join us on 10 May (10am–1pm) for the Isle of Wight Crematorium Open Day. πŸ•ŠοΈ Guided tours, chapel viewing, wildlife walks & more. 🀝 All welcome. ☎️ (01983) 882288 #IsleOfWight #OpenDay #Crematorium

🌿 Discover peace & care in our woodland grounds.
πŸ• Join us on 10 May (10am–1pm) for the Isle of Wight Crematorium Open Day.
πŸ•ŠοΈ Guided tours, chapel viewing, wildlife walks & more.
🀝 All welcome.
☎️ (01983) 882288
#IsleOfWight #OpenDay #Crematorium
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Our Parks & Countryside Team has been hard at work along the seafront, and it shows! Take a look at the latest improvements to our public spaces. #Seafront #PublicRealm #ParksTeam πŸŒ³βš’οΈπŸŒž

Our Parks & Countryside Team has been hard at work along the seafront, and it shows!
Take a look at the latest improvements to our public spaces.

#Seafront #PublicRealm #ParksTeam
πŸŒ³βš’οΈπŸŒž
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β€˜A New Dawn’ painted by a child, who is supported by the Isle of Wight Youth Justice Service, to symbolise his fresh start! πŸŒ…πŸŽ¨ We are proud to hold an Artsmark Silver Award πŸ₯ˆ which recognises the creative opportunities ✨ we give to the children we serve. πŸ‘¦πŸ½πŸ§‘πŸΎβ€πŸŽ¨

β€˜A New Dawn’ painted by a child, who is supported by the Isle of Wight Youth Justice Service, to symbolise his fresh start! πŸŒ…πŸŽ¨

We are proud to hold an Artsmark Silver Award πŸ₯ˆ which recognises the creative opportunities ✨ we give to the children we serve. πŸ‘¦πŸ½πŸ§‘πŸΎβ€πŸŽ¨
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An Isle of Wight Youth Justice officer and volunteer took a young person to a farm to start their reparation journey, and it went so well that regular sessions are now being set up! πŸ–πŸ„πŸ Interested in volunteering to support 10–18 year olds? Learn more: orlo.uk/xjW2r

An Isle of Wight Youth Justice officer and volunteer took a young person to a farm to start their reparation journey, and it went so well that regular sessions are now being set up! πŸ–πŸ„πŸ
Interested in volunteering to support 10–18 year olds? Learn more: orlo.uk/xjW2r
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πŸ—³οΈ Voting at Shalfleet Primary School (West Ward) on Thursday? Heads up: It’ll be busy 8:00–8:40am & 2:45–3:30pm with school drop-offs/pick-ups. Avoid those times if you can, or if you’re already there, it’s a great time to vote and save a trip! #ElectionDay #Shalfleet

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Marking VE Day at the Council today πŸ‡¬πŸ‡§πŸ•ŠοΈπŸŽ–οΈ A moment of remembrance and reflection as the Union Flag is raised to honour those who served and sacrificed. #VEDay #IsleOfWight #LestWeForget

Marking VE Day at the Council today πŸ‡¬πŸ‡§πŸ•ŠοΈπŸŽ–οΈ
A moment of remembrance and reflection as the Union Flag is raised to honour those who served and sacrificed.

#VEDay #IsleOfWight #LestWeForget
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Did you spot the 1940s β€˜Austin Tilly’ Tea Van 🚐 in town today? It rolled in this #VEDay to share stories from the past πŸ“œ and serve a proper wartime cuppa β˜•. A special way to honour the people and vehicles that served behind the scenes πŸ‡¬πŸ‡§ #VEDay #IsleOfWight #HistoryInMotion

Did you spot the 1940s β€˜Austin Tilly’ Tea Van 🚐 in town today?
It rolled in this #VEDay to share stories from the past πŸ“œ and serve a proper wartime cuppa β˜•.
A special way to honour the people and vehicles that served behind the scenes πŸ‡¬πŸ‡§

#VEDay #IsleOfWight #HistoryInMotion
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Three young people supported by Isle of Wight Youth Justice Service have completed the DRILL programme with Hampshire & Isle of Wight Fire & Rescue Service πŸš’πŸ‘ Thanks to the team who ensured one child could attend every day, true partnership in action πŸ’ͺπŸ”₯ More info: [email protected]

Three young people supported by Isle of Wight Youth Justice Service have completed the DRILL programme with <a href="/HantsIOW_fire/">Hampshire & Isle of Wight Fire & Rescue Service</a> πŸš’πŸ‘

Thanks to the team who ensured one child could attend every day, true partnership in action πŸ’ͺπŸ”₯

More info: CYPEARLYINTERVENTION@hantsfire.gov.uk
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Hampshire Roads Policing Unit have been on The Isle Of Wight with the IOWCC Road Safety Officer talking to Older Drivers about considerations for driving safely for longer. Very interesting conversations were had and some advice and signposting given. #RoadSafety #OlderDriverForum #3046

<a href="/HantsPolRoads/">Hampshire Roads Policing Unit</a>  have been on The Isle Of Wight with the  IOWCC Road Safety Officer talking to Older Drivers about considerations for driving safely for longer.
Very interesting conversations were had and some advice and signposting given.
#RoadSafety 
#OlderDriverForum
#3046
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Ryde Library’s kids’ zone is open! πŸŽ‰πŸ“š Vibrant dΓ©cor, new furniture & an accessible loo, all thanks to a Β£150K grant & our Friends. Join Rhyme Time Mon 10:30am & Stay & Play Wed 10:30am. See you this summer! #RydeLibrary #FamilyFun

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Horsebridge Hill update The road will be open two-ways from 8pm Tues 17 June - 6am Tues 24 June. There will be a full closure in both directions: 8pm Fri 27 June to 6am Mon 30 June and 8pm Fri 4 July to 6am Mon 7 July. Further info can be found at orlo.uk/m5QKQ

Horsebridge Hill update
The road will be open two-ways from 8pm Tues 17 June - 6am Tues 24 June.
There will be a full closure in both directions: 8pm Fri 27 June to 6am Mon 30 June and  8pm Fri 4 July to 6am Mon 7 July.
Further info  can be found at  orlo.uk/m5QKQ
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⚠️ YELLOW HEAT-HEALTH ALERT ⚠️ In effect for SE England (incl. Isle of Wight) πŸ•˜ 9pm Thu 12 June – 8am Sun 15 June 🟑 Risk to vulnerable groups (elderly, young kids) Stay safe: orlo.uk/V5u8Z

⚠️ YELLOW HEAT-HEALTH ALERT ⚠️
In effect for SE England (incl. Isle of Wight)
πŸ•˜ 9pm Thu 12 June – 8am Sun 15 June
🟑 Risk to vulnerable groups (elderly, young kids)
Stay safe: orlo.uk/V5u8Z
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Information on the roadworks at Horsebridge Hill can be found by visiting the FAQs page on the Isle of Wight Council's website orlo.uk/jv5v7 The Council is working with the developer to obtain regular updates, which can be found on the link above.

Information on the roadworks at Horsebridge Hill can be found by visiting the FAQs page on the Isle of Wight Council's website orlo.uk/jv5v7 
The Council is working with the developer to obtain regular updates, which can be found on the link above.
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STAY FESTIVAL SAFE - YELLOW HEAT-HEALTH ALERT In effect for SE England (incl. Island) 12pm 18 June – 6pm 22 June Risk to vulnerable groups (elderly, young kids) Stay safe: orlo.uk/hotweather_hLj…

STAY FESTIVAL SAFE - YELLOW HEAT-HEALTH ALERT  
In effect for SE England (incl. Island)
12pm 18 June – 6pm 22 June
Risk to vulnerable groups (elderly, young kids)
Stay safe: orlo.uk/hotweather_hLj…
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Let the adventures begin! 🀸 The brand new play park at Big Meade, Shanklin is officially open. A brilliant team effort with Shanklin Town Council, it features a new play tower & swings made from recycled materials. ♻️ Come down and play! πŸ¦† #IsleofWight #Shanklin #BigMeade

Let the adventures begin! 🀸 The brand new play park at Big Meade, Shanklin is officially open.
A brilliant team effort with Shanklin Town Council, it features a new play tower &amp; swings made from recycled materials. ♻️
Come down and play! πŸ¦†
#IsleofWight #Shanklin #BigMeade
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⚠️ AMBER HEAT-HEALTH ALERT ⚠️ In place for SE England incl. Isle of Wight πŸ•’ 12pm on Thurs 19th June and 9am on Mon 23rd June 2025 🟠 Higher risk for elderly, young kids & those with health conditions πŸ”— More info: orlo.uk/heat_XzilB

⚠️ AMBER HEAT-HEALTH ALERT ⚠️
In place for SE England incl. Isle of Wight
πŸ•’  12pm on Thurs 19th June and 9am on Mon 23rd June 2025
🟠 Higher risk for elderly, young kids &amp; those with health conditions
πŸ”— More info: orlo.uk/heat_XzilB
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πŸ›’ Supermarket Vouchers for Those in Crisis πŸ›’ The DWP’s Household Support Fund offers up to three Β£25 supermarket vouchers for residents in crisis. These vouchers are available through the Isle of Wight Council and their partners πŸ’‘ How to Access: orlo.uk/vouchers_MIGmL

πŸ›’ Supermarket Vouchers for Those in Crisis πŸ›’

The DWP’s Household Support Fund offers up to three Β£25 supermarket vouchers for residents in crisis. These vouchers are available through the Isle of Wight Council and their partners πŸ’‘
How to Access:  orlo.uk/vouchers_MIGmL
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🌟 Community Grants Available! 🌟 Is your project making a difference in the community? Apply for a community grant from the DWP Household Support Fund! πŸ’‘ The application window is open now until 2nd July More info: orlo.uk/cRayO #CommunityGrants

🌟 Community Grants Available! 🌟
Is your project making a difference in the community? Apply for a community grant from the DWP Household Support Fund! πŸ’‘
The application window is open now until 2nd July 
More info: orlo.uk/cRayO
#CommunityGrants