Wootton Bridge Parish Council

23/10/2026

Secondary school applications for September 2027 are now open.

Apply by midnight on 31 October 2026 and list up to three preferred schools.

If applying for Christ the King College or The Island Free School, you must also complete a Supplementary Information Form.

For more information, to apply online, or to request an application form, please follow this link: https://ow.ly/L9nP50ZZojj

23/10/2026

Have Your Say: Help Shape Future Support Services on the Isle of Wight

We're asking Islanders to help shape the future of the Living Well and Early Help Service, which supports adults to live independently, stay healthy and access help before problems become more serious.

Whether you've used the service before, care for someone who has, work in health or social care, or may need support in the future, we want to hear your views.

Your feedback will help us understand:

✅ What works well
✅ Where there are gaps in support
✅ What future services should look like for Island communities

🗓️ The survey is open until 30 November 2026

📝 Take part here: https://ow.ly/YWwg50ZUUAr

You can also meet the team and share your views at one of our drop-in events:

📍 Parklands Dementia Resource Centre, Cowes
Wednesday 4 November, 2.30pm to 4.30pm

📍 West Wight Sports Centre Café, Freshwater
Monday 9 November, 1pm to 3pm

📍 Ryde Library
Tuesday 10 November, 10am to 12 noon

📍 Quay Arts Centre Café, Newport
Wednesday 11 November, 11am to 12 noon

Every response will help shape how support is provided across the Island in the years ahead, helping ensure people can access the right support, in the right place, at the right time.

23/10/2026

23/10/2026

23/10/2026

Have your say on the future of the Isle of Wight's New Islander card scheme 🚌

The Isle of Wight Council is launching a public consultation from October 23 to November 20 to better understand how the scheme is used and the impact it has on residents' daily lives.

Importantly, this consultation is NOT about the national free travel entitlement for older and disabled residents, which will remain unchanged.

Instead, the consultation focuses on the locally funded New Islander Gold and Silver cards, which the council provides voluntarily and which go beyond the national minimum requirements.

The council is seeking feedback from residents, card holders, carers and other stakeholders before considering any future proposals. The consultation will help build a clearer picture of how the concessions are used, the difference they make, and what impact any changes could have.

Residents are encouraged to take part and share their views before any decisions are considered.

Residents are being encouraged to share their views as the council looks for ways to protect essential services and launches a consultation on its "New Islander" Gold and Silver card.

This consultation is not about the national free travel entitlement for older and disabled residents, which will remain unchanged.

No decisions have been made, and the consultation is designed to help the council better understand how the concessions are used, the difference they make to residents' daily lives and the potential impact of any future changes.

📅 Consultation opens: October 23
📅 Consultation closes: November 20

For more information, visit: https://ow.ly/LqwG50ZYqeq

23/10/2026

Applying for a Blue Badge online? Make sure you're using the official website.

We've received reports of residents being directed to unofficial websites when searching online for Blue Badge applications. These third-party sites can look convincing but may charge significantly more than the standard application fee.

A few things to remember:
🔹 The fee for an Isle of Wight Blue Badge is £10
🔹 You will only be asked to pay once your application has been assessed and approved
🔹 Be cautious of websites asking for payment upfront
🔹 Always check the website address before entering personal or payment details

If something doesn't look right, stop and seek advice before proceeding.

Please consider sharing this information with friends, family members and carers who may be less confident online.

Find out more and apply for a blue badge ➡️ https://ow.ly/KX2H50ZZZR8

13/10/2026

Planning Applications week ending 16 October 2026

26/01300/HOU
Woodcreek, New Road, Wootton Bridge PO33 4JW
Demolition of sunroom, proposed single storey extensions on south and north elevations; alterations and conversion of garage to form additional living accommodation; replacement windows and doors.

08/10/2026

A resident has lost her walking stick that she thinks may be somewhere in Brannon Way/car park/High Street, if anyone comes across it can they please pop in into the Parish office, thank you ⭐

06/10/2026

❄️🎄 ROVING NATIVITY 🎄❄️

The Parish Council are in the process of arranging this year’s Christmas Festival which will be on Friday 11th December 2026. We have decided to hold the event in the Old School Centre in New Road.

The roving Nativity Play will start from the top of St Edmunds 6.30pm and make its way to the Old School.

In the Old School from 7pm there will be mulled w**e, tea, coffee and mince pies as well as drinks for the children. There will also (hopefully!) be craft and charity stalls for those last-minute gifts. If you would like to have a stall they are £10 each – please contact the clerk on 01983 884555 or email: [email protected]

If anyone would like to volunteer to take part in the Nativity please let us know! 😊

01/10/2026

ISLAND ROADS

The Isle of Wight Council (Kite Hill, Wootton, Isle of Wight) (Temporary Road Closure) Order No 1 2026

Island Roads on behalf of the Isle of Wight Council give notice that for two shift’s work between Monday 5 October 2026 and Thursday 8 October 2026, or when the works have been completed, no person shall cause any vehicle to proceed along Kite Hill, for its entire length. On-street signage will depict the exact length of the closure. The alternative route will be signposted locally. The closure is required for safety during tree cutting works.

Please see Causeway.one.network for further up to date information