You have until 4.30pm on Thurs 14 Nov 2024 to submit a sealed bid for either of the 2 vehicles we have for sale. Both vehicles are for parts/repair only. Full details at the following link: scilly.gov.uk/environment-tr… Email questions to [email protected] or call 01720 424450.

We're consulting on our amended Social Housing Allocations Policy and Housing Prioritisation Assessment for 12 weeks from Thurs, 28 Nov 2024. Find out how to view the proposed changes and how to complete the survey by 20 Feb 2025 at the following link: scilly.gov.uk/news/social-ho…

‼️An emergency road closure is in place from Starboard Light Cottage to the Mermaid Inn Car Park due to a wall collapse. A temp 2-way system is in place by the Mermaid to enable access to the Quay, with vehicles giving way to those coming from the Quay. Enquiries to 01720 424450

UPDATE: the road between Starboard Light Cottage and the Mermaid Inn Carpark will be reopened at 10.30am today (29 Nov 2024). For further information, please read the update to our news item at the following link: scilly.gov.uk/news/emergency…

Cllr Anita Bedford has resigned from her position as a Councillor for St Mary’s. As a result of this resignation, a formal Notice of a Casual Vacancy has been published on our website, in line the Local Government Act 1972. Read more at the following link: scilly.gov.uk/news/st-mary%E…

You can read a summary of changes to opening times for Council services over Christmas and New Year at the following link: scilly.gov.uk/news/christmas… ✨Wishing you all a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year! ✨

❗️IMPORTANT UPDATE ABOUT COUNCIL COMMERCIAL WASTE SERVICES❗️ Island businesses MUST sign up to new commercial waste service by 31 Jan 2025 to continue receiving Council waste and recycling services. Find the full details at the following link: scilly.gov.uk/news/island-bu…

We've summarised the activities being run by the Council for young people and families over half term. The activities will take place from Mon 17 to Fri 21 Feb 2025 - and some of them are free! Find full details and book now at the following link: scilly.gov.uk/news/activitie…

BUDGET CONSULTATION 2025/26 Councillors want your views on spending priorities for the coming financial year. Join us from 4.30pm - 6.00pm on Tues 18 Feb 2025 at the Wesleyan Chapel. Find out how to contribute if you can't attend at the following link: scilly.gov.uk/news/budget-co…

A link to the document which summarises the Council's latest draft budget proposals for 2025/26 has been added to our news item about the budget consultation meeting at 4.30pm on 18 February 2025. You can find the budget proposals at the following link: scilly.gov.uk/news/budget-co…

Have you ever considered becoming a local Councillor? Why not stand as a candidate at the next local election on 1 May 2025? Find out more about the role and how to put yourself forward for election at the following link: scilly.gov.uk/news/would-you…

Notice of Election published for Council election The formal process of electing a new Council of the Isles of Scilly began today (25 March 2025) with the publication of the Notice of Election. Read full details at the following link: scilly.gov.uk/news/notice-el…

Our Strengthening Families team has pulled together a list of activities being run on St Mary's, by the Council and others, for families over the Easter holidays, from Monday 7 to Thursday 17 April 2025. Find full details at the following link: scilly.gov.uk/news/family-ac…

STATEMENT REGARDING NOMINATIONS Read our statement about Council election nominations at the following link: scilly.gov.uk/news/statement… The deadline for submitting nomination papers is 4pm on Wednesday 2 April 2025.

Statements of Persons Nominated issued for Council election Details of the persons nominated for the Council election have now been released and can be viewed at the following link: scilly.gov.uk/news/statement…

The Council has published a statement about recent decisions on post-16 issues and the cultural centre and museum project at the following link: scilly.gov.uk/news/council-d…

By the close of waste operations today (4pm, Friday 4 April 2025), all households on St Mary's should have received their new recycling containers and leaflets explaining the new recycling service. Read the full update at the following link: scilly.gov.uk/news/update-ne…

Aged between 16 and 24 years old? Lived on Scilly? If so, we'd like to hear your views to help shape our Corporate Parenting Strategy. Learn more and find out how to join the MS Teams call from 6pm-7pm on Wed 21 May at the following link: scilly.gov.uk/news/calling-a…

‼️Immediate closure of Porthcressa play park – 28/05/25. An inspection of the play equipment at Porthcressa play park on St Mary’s has alerted us to safety issues which require the immediate closure of the facility. Read full details at the following link: scilly.gov.uk/news/immediate…

We invite you to join us for our recruitment events this week to find out about the current and future employment opportunities at the Council of the Isles of Scilly. Full details at the following link: scilly.gov.uk/news/council-i…