Island Magazines Cowes, Gurnard & Northwood March 2016 edition by Island Magazines

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Dear Readers Welcome to the March issue which looks set to be a busy month, first we have Mothering Sunday on the 6th March and then on the 25th March is Good Friday and the start of Easter. Both of these events are early this year and lets hope we have good weather for both and that Spring will have finally arrived by then. The weather over the last month has been a good mixture of wind and rain. Our lovely Island took a battering from storm Imogen recently but we survived and surprisingly there was very little damage. In this months issue you will find the ‘Dates for your Diary’ on pages 12 and 13 and we have teamed up with Lost Pets IOW in an attempt to reunite missing pets with their owners and you will find more information on this on page 6. The pets missing are from different areas on the Island so please spread the word to family and friends. We have some great advertisers and please keep using their services and remember to tell them you saw them advertised here. I hope you all have a lovely Easter and remember to eat plenty of chocolate!!!! Until next month...

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News Report from Independent Isle of Wight Cllr Paul Fuller - 74 Wyatts Lane, Cowes, PO31 8QA. Telephone: 01983 289595 - Email: paulfulleriw@gmail.com Roads Update - Last month, following a large number of complaints I was in regular dialogue with contractors working at Glen Place. In Ward Avenue repairs have been scheduled to take place February/ March (!) on sections of the road which has deteriorated since being resurfaced September 2014. Island Roads have stated that they are due to undertake repairs and reinstatement of damaged kerbs in the area in the coming weeks. Car parking continues to be a problem in Woodvale Road, where grass verges have become damaged following incidents of parents parking. Island Roads have echoed the need to regulate parking in the area, and long term options continue to be investigated.

the previous few months has been to attempt to set a balanced budget for the coming year. Although, I fully support and acknowledge the principle for the public sector scrutinising what it spends, the IW Council are close to the point whereby the cost of our statutory services, will exceed what the authority can raise from savings, fees and through Council Tax. By transferring important services to other service providers (including Town/ Parish Councils, The Voluntary Sector and Community Interest Companies), by using up most reserves and raising Council Tax (by 3.99%), our Council can set a legally balanced budget and meet the £17.386m of savings required to balance its books.

Details of savings will feature on my website paulfullercc.blogspot.com, and summarised in Marsh Road - Further beach nourishment and coastal defence work has been requested April’s Report. to take place at Marsh Road. Requests Devolution: Combined Authorities Working have been made to both Chesterton Together? Humberts (Agents to the Crown Estate), the The principle suggestion that has been Environment Agency and the Isle of Wight put forward by Government to augment Council to ensure that work proposed is savings for local councils, is to ‘encourage’ compliant with regulations. neighbouring authorities to work together. When this was first considered, Government Gurnard Neighbourhood Plan - Work asked local regions to agree collectively how continues on Gurnard’s Neighbourhood this would work. Plan. In the past few months meetings have taken place to move our plan to the next consultative stage with the IW Council, before being considered by local referendum hopefully later this year. A huge thank you to those volunteers who have invested their time on this project. IW Council Budget 2016/7 - The biggest challenge which the Council has faced over 4

As an incentive to encourage authorities to sign up, Councils were advised that they would be no ‘worse off’ under devolution. In addition locally under any agreement, the Isle of Wight would retain its county status in much the same way as counties continue to do so elsewhere (i.e Scotland and Wales). Subsequently to ‘buy-in’ suggestions included:

News Report from Cllr Paul Fuller continued • Hampshire and Isle of Wight offered to front load future housing provision in the region. • Local councils to use 100% (rather than 50%) of business rates collected in each region, in place of Government’s depleting annual Financial Settlements. (It is noted that by doing this local authorities would be encouraged to promote and stimulate economic growth within their areas). Within the current discussions, there is broad support. One area most, if not all Councils do not support Government is the imposition of an Elected Mayor. Within early discussions, this was not considered to be an option, however over the last few weeks Government has made this a priority. In recent discussions Government has advised that devolved authorities without mayors are likely to be prioritised lower than those with mayors. On this matter Councils has sought clarification on what this means and what expectations Government has of Mayors powers and what model Government considers best practice?

councils. In addition, I will be responsible for Waste Services and Flooding. In the meantime, Planning will transfer to Cllr Julia Baker-Smith, whilst Licensing transfers to Cllr Phil Jordan.

Also this month. · An update has been requested regarding redevelopment to the rear of the Three Cowes, High Street, Cowes. This matter is being dealt with by Planning Officers. · I have offered support to both Northwood Parish Council and Northwood WI over future management of WI Hall in Newport Road. · Following enquiries, I’ve requested feedback on the future use of Parklands in Park Road, Cowes. · There has been a further bonfire incident occurring in Gurnard. I’ve taken this matter up with Environmental Health again, and they considered this did not directly impact upon neighbours, therefore they found no ‘statutory nuisance’ arose in this instance.

From current discussions, it is likely that there will be fewer local authority councillors, whilst · Following several requests from resigreater powers will be assumed for Town and dents asking me to do so, I supported a moParish Councils. tion at Full Council urging concern over Fracking and its impact upon the Isle of Wight. Executive Re-Shuffle. From this month, my Executive portfolio has · A request has been received to thin bay changed! During a recent reshuffle, I’ve been trees in Northwood Park, this is due to the appointed as the new member for trees growing too large and becoming difficult Environment, Sustainability and Local to manage. This has in the past been supEngagement. ported by the IW Council’s tree officer, as this has opened up the area. In this role, I retain responsibility for Public Realm (which includes beaches, open spaces and rights of way) and Engagement through the transfer of services to Town and Parish

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NORTHWOOD PARISH COUNCIL NEWS By Chris Riddet

Police report - Particular mention was made of the following: Seven crimes had been committed during the month of January, compared to eight crimes committed for the same period in 2015. A recent Speed Watch activity had taken place on Place Road. A total of 141 vehicles had passed through the checkpoint, with 6 cars recorded as having breached the 30mph limit, at 35 mph or above.

that this could provide a one-off opportunity to raise a substantial amount of money if matched grant funding could be obtained. Councillors suggested that initial inquiries be undertaken into the feasibility of providing a Multi-Use Games Area (MUGA) on the Venner Avenue playpark.

Post Office - The clerk circulated a letter, dated February 1st , from Mr Adrian Skinner, Network Transformation Area Manager of the Post Office Matters arising from the minutes - As Ltd, which Miss Calver had passed to her earlier previously advised two copies of the revised in the day. This letter set out an alternative MOU, together with a list of the Community approach proposed by Post Office Ltd and Partnership’s known assets, had been sent to appeared to be far more positive in ensuring the Secretary of the Community Partnership, a long term sustainable Post Office service in in December. Unfortunately, the clerk still Northwood, covering a period of at least 12 awaited a response. Following inquiries, it was months. The situation would then be reviewed now known that the Partnership’s January as the circumstances of both parties could very meeting had been cancelled due to several of easily have changed within that timescale. their members being unwell. The next meeting was scheduled for March 15th. As Cllr Pullen Island Roads - Councillors considered the would be unavailable, it was suggested that request from Island Roads, as set out in the Cllr Smith be approached to see if he would be January/February edition of their Councillor free to attend. Update, for details of any roads that could be considered as a priority for inclusion within Details of the Central Government grant for their carriageway resurfacing programme for 2016-17 had recently been received. The 2016/17. It was agreed that the resurfacing amount to be passed over to the Parish of Oxford Street should be suggested as a Council was £645, which when compared to priority for inclusion within Island Roads future the current financial year when the sum of carriageway resurfacing programme planning. £911 was received, showed a decrease of £266. To note the one-off payment of £5k New water main - Cllr J Nicholson referred to to be used for the benefit of the residents in the problems caused by the road closure along Northwood and to consider any appropriate part of Newport Road, while the installation of projects. a new 450mm size water main took place. He had been part of the discussions held between The clerk advised that she received two copies Southern Water, Island Roads and IW Council of the Deed of Offer and the Bribery Act 2001 officers. The disruption, due to the necessary, compliance form, which had all been duly major civil engineering works, could not be signed by the Chairman. The one-off payment speeded up, as access to premises had to be should be received within two months of the maintained along that stretch of the roadway. date of the Deed being signed by all parties. He agreed to keep a watchful eye on the The Offer had to be used for the benefit of the situation and provide a further update at the community. In discussion it was agreed next meeting.

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Dates for your Diary Tuesday 1st and Wednesday 2nd March - Ventnor Film Society are showing the film Taxi Tehran (12A) at Ventnor Arts Club, 13 High St, Ventnor, 7.30pm. £6 on the door. Bookings advisable by email at ventnorfilmsociety@ hotmail.com. When Iranian director Jafar Panahi was banned from making films for 20 years, his response was to drive around Tehran in a shared taxi rigged with hidden cameras. His passengers talk about their life in the city and share what is on their minds. Subtitled. www.ventnorfilmsociety.wix.com Friday 4th March The Isle Of Wight Venue Campaign, presents, Acoustic Isle Festival, a small hall, tour of local community music venues, in aid of Care in the Garden at Wight Rock Bar, Ryde 7pm The Worry Dolls, Tickets £6

a small hall, tour of local community music venues, in aid of Care in the Garden at Dimbola Lodge Museum Freshwater 7pm. Charlie Dore and Julian Littman. Tickets £10 Saturday 12th March – Spring Fair in the Parish Room at St. Mary’s Church, Cowes 10am – 2pm. Stalls, refreshments, light lunches, art and craft Sunday 13th March – Paddy & Murphy’s St Patrick Party at the Isle of Wight Donkey Sanctuary. Irish music and dancing to celebrate our famous Irish duo – led by our donkey Seamus. Free admission and free parking

Tuesday 15th and Wednesday 16th March: Ventnor Film Society are showing the film Lore (15) at Ventnor Arts Club, 13 High St, Saturday 5th March, 10.00-13.00 FREE Ventnor, 7.30pm. £6 on the door. At the end Community Bicycle Check Up Event at Shalfleet of World War Two, as the Allies are sweeping Village Stores, Warlands Lane, Shalfleet. Island across Germany, 15 year-old Lore must lead Bikeworks (Mobile Cycle Mechanic) would like her four young siblings on a harrowing journey to keep you and your family cycling safely, so across the country to the safety of their take your bike along for a FREE safety check grandmother’s home ,having been abandoned and maintenance advice. Tel. 07926 523453 by their Nazi parents. Subtitled. www. for more information. ventnorfilmsociety.wix.com Sunday 6th March - Mothers Day Spring Wednesday 16th March - Rock’n’Roll Record Market at the Isle of Wight Donkey Sanctuary. Hop at Camp Hill Community Club, Newport. Free admission and free parking FREE ENTRY. DJ London Rock – 8 – 11pm Contact Shavka - 07530 417179 Saturday 12th March, 10.00-13.00 FREE Community Bicycle Check Up Event at Norris Saturday 19th March – Cowes Carnival Family Grocers car park, Rectory Road, Niton. Selection Night. This year Cowes Carnival is Island Bikeworks (Mobile Cycle Mechanic) celebrating its 120th Year . You can pick up an would like to keep you and your family cycling application form from Bay Tree Florist, Blake safely, so take your bike along for a FREE safety News & Corries Cabin. check and maintenance advice. Tel. 07926 523453 for more information. Saturday 19th March – Torches & Tassels Walk the Night with Pink On Wight. 8pm. Saturday 12th March The Isle Of Wight Venue Fundraising For Breast Cancer Now, Decorate Campaign, presents, Acoustic Isle Festival, a your Bras, Pull on your Boots, pick up your 12

Dates for your Diary Torches and hit the Track!!! Join us on a moonlight walk from Sandown to Newport, £10 donation per participant, sponsorship optional. Meeting point will be Sandown Bay Academy, End point Matalan Car Park, where hot refreshments will be on offer. Saturday 26th March – Easter Extravaganza at Shorwell Village Hall. Indoor Car Boot Sale and Table Top Sale. Food and drink available to buy. Doors open 10.30am. All donations received will go to All Because of Freda in Cyprus and Bracken’s Dog Rescue on the Isle of Wight. Saturday 26th March – Easter Duck Races in Yarmouth. 1000 little yellow plastic ducks all numbered are released onto the River Yar. The first four to reach the bridge, on the tide, are the winners. The numbers coincide with tickets sold prior to the race, in and around the town and on the day. The winning numbers all receive a prize. Tuesday 29th and Wednesday 30th: Ventnor Film Society are showing the film Samba (15) at Ventnor Arts Club, 13 High St, Ventnor, 7.30pm. £6 on the door. Samba is a Senegalese immigrant working in Paris as an illegal kitchen. Samba finds himself ordered to leave France and seeks the help of Alice, a volunteer immigration advocate who makes up for her lack of experience with a generous heart. www.ventnorfilmsociety.wix.com

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What’s happening in our area by ‘local and vocal’ Lora Peacey-Wilcox MEDINA YARD FIRE: My sincere thanks to everyone and in particular the Emergency Services for acting so swiftly. Gosh what a fire, and such dense smoke. We were lucky that there were no fatalities. I know all the users down on site are very much helping each other out with support and space. The Isle of wight Council have undertaken to do all they can to support getting staff back into work. POWER BOATS: Are back on 3-4th Sept. We have been lucky to have them coming to Cowes since 1961. They are trying to raise funds to put big screens up for more people to watch. I know the crowds are huge for this.

a brilliant event. A number of teams from schools across the Island took part, and locally Cowes enterprise College won the intermediate section. They will now go forward to represent us at area. The youth that took part are a credit to themselves, their parents and the schools. WELL DONE! I thought the Cowes Enterprise Seniors were excellent. Well done girls! SCOUTS: Are back up at the Agricultural Showgrounds on 24-28th March. I do hope the weather stays dry for them!

SPEED WATCH: Following concerns from a number of local people, I attended the event along with Lisa our lovely PCSO and some MARINE INDUSTRY: Many people are concerned members of the public. We were positioned about keeping the marine industry and its outside of Co-oP on Mill Hill Rd; When the future work here on both sides of the River. camera was hidden by a parked car, almost Much of the land is privately owned, however every car was speeding through the 30MPH; the IWC will do all it can to help support the when the car drove off, people naturally slowed excellent industries that we have here in Cowes. down on seeing the camera. We hope to get a team up together, so if you have issues with ST.MARYS HOSPITAL: I attended a recent speeding do let us know. OR if you would like to Membership and engagement meeting. I was become a volunteer, make contact via me! surprised that some people wanted more services here; The NHS has limited funding so TREE POLLARDING: You will notice that Mill Hill need to think carefully before engaging more Rd trees have been cut right back. It is hoped specialists. to do the same along Newport Road; this is proving difficult with the amount of cars parked AMEY RUBBISH COLLECTIONS: There is still there, making it inaccessible. I will work with much confusion - however, between 21st Island Roads to assist, to get this much needed March -4th April Royal Mail will be delivering job complete. a very good leaflet, which I hope will explain everything you need. KEEP HOLD OF IT! It will GIFT TO NATURE: Have just taken over the prove very useful. management of IWC Countryside Estate. I am indeed very grateful to them. They are going SEA CADETS: Recruting Cadets. Girls and boys to need volunteers physically and also be their aged 10-17! Cowes Unit really can open many ‘eyes and ears’. Could you arrange an event opportunities for our Youth, giving them to help fund and support them? Could you qualifications in everything from Catering, sponsor one of their sites? boating, first aid, music and much more. Call: 289880 or tsosbornescc@gmail.com Thanks once again to those people that have contacted me last month; as always, keep in YOUTH SPEAKS: Well down to Cowes Rotary and touch: lora@onwight.net or 149 Newport Rd. in particular Anna Morgan Crocket for arranging Cowes. PO31 7PT

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Movement Growing Against Oil and Gas Extraction on the Island Licenses awarded for oil and gas drilling on the Island In December 2015 a license was awarded to UK Oil and Gas Investments (UKOG) and Solo Oil to explore for oil in a 200 sq km area on the Isle of Wight. This decision came just days after the close of COP21, the historic United Nations Climate Change Conference that resulted in a historic agreement by 195 countries to tackle climate change. To keep to this commitment and safeguard our future we must keep fossil fuels underground, meaning no new oil and gas wells, not here, not anywhere.

M-prospect, an offshore site near Compton Bay. A place dear to the hearts of many islanders, more than 130 people came together on January 31st, 2016 at Hanover Point to demonstrate our opposition to this project and others around the world. The gathering was the lead story that night on BBC South Today!

Frack Free Isle of Wight gaining support The Compton gathering was organized by Frack Free Isle of Wight, a group of concerned island residents from all walks of life. We have been working to educate our communities about the threats of oil and gas extraction, with a series of public meetings around the To frack or not to frack? This is not the island that have seen strong attendance. We question welcome anyone to join our mailing list or In late January UKOG announced their intentions to move forward with applying for offer support in any way, whether with your permission to drill for oil in Arreton. Despite time, a donation or public declaration of the beautiful rural character of the village the support as a business or land owner. company has described this as a “brownfield” project. Due to this well having first been drilled in 1974 the company is able to move straight through the exploration phase to the appraisal phase. This could be just one step from commercial exploitation of the site. UKOG has said that they plan to drill without “massive” hydraulic fracturing (commonly known as fracking), but indicated they would use limestone stimulation techniques (commonly known Next public meeting as acid fracking). For all possible extraction We are holding a public informational meeting techniques there is growing evidence of at Yarmouth Community Hall on March 3rd, serious and sometimes irreversible impacts to landscape, groundwater, air quality, roads, 7-9pm. If you would like a meeting in your community or have any other questions, environment and human health. please do get in touch. Email info@ frackfreeisleofwight.org, or follow ‘Frack Free Island beauty spot also threatened Isle of Wight’ on Facebook or The second spot identified by the license @frackfreeiow on Twitter. holders as having significant potential is the 19

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