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Island Residents invited to help shape New Crisis and Resilience Fund
From 1 April 2026, the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) will introduce a new Crisis and Resilience Fund (CRF). This follows the Government Spending Review announcement in July 2025, which confirmed the end of the Household Support Fund (HSF) that has been in place …
Island shoppers will be able to park for free in Isle of Wight Council-run long-stay car parks this Saturday afternoon (6 December) as part of a campaign to support local businesses.
The Isle of Wight Council has confirmed that all its long-stay car parks will be free between 12pm and 6pm in celebration of Small Business Saturday.
Further details …
Wednesday 3 December 5pm – 7pm at Ryde Library
Meet Your Councillor session 5:30pm – 6:30pmThis is opportunity to discuss any problems you have in your area and learn more about what your town council can do for you.
The Ryde Information and Support Service 5pm – 7pmRyde Library RISS will be there to offer free, friendly …
Join Santa Dash on Sunday 7th December at 11am for a festive 2km or 5km run, walk, or jog, starting and finishing at Ryde Superbowl.
Bring the whole family, get dressed up, and help raise money for amazing Island charities including Mountbatten and the Isle of Wight Prostate Cancer Support Group.
Tickets available via Santa Dash …
