Latest News
17th June – CLARENCE ROAD CLOSURE Island Roads have had to close Clarence Road due to a burst water main. This will be dealt with as quickly as possible. In the meantime please follow the new diversion that is in place.
The PADDLING POOL is now closed. Please follow the link for the latest information
https://www.eastcowestowncouncil.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/Paddling-Pool-statement-080621.pdf
Community Hub and Library – Please click on the link to see an artists impression and floorplan
YORK AVENUE PLAY AREA is currently closed for essential maintenance. It will re-open as soon as the repair and relaying of the play surfaces are completed.
TOWN HALL UPDATE East Cowes Community Library is operating its Drop off and Collection service on Mondays 10am-1pm and an extra weekly session will begin on Thursdays 9.30am-12.30pm from 10th June. The Town Hall Office is open for pre-booked appointments only. If you need an appointment please phone 01983 299082 or email clerk@eastcowestowncouncil.co.uk
York Avenue – Island Roads will be carrying out reconstruction and resurfacing works from March to June. Details of the scheme’s progress will be given regularly by Twitter @Islandroads and via a dedicated page accessible from the homepage of www.islandroads.com
PANTO – Please note the Panto Performance Dates for 2021 will be 11th and 12th December.
Useful links:
Community Testing information – Please follow this link: keeptheislandsafe.org/communitytesting
East Cowes and Whippingham Coronavirus Support Hub – for shopping, medication and telephone support
https://www.facebook.com/eastcowestowncoucilcoronasupport
Isle of Wight Council information: www.iowcoronavirus.co.uk
Helpline 01983 823600 (Mon-Fri 9am-5pm, Weekends 10am-3pm) or email contact.centre@iow.gov.uk
Who Can Help Me? Please follow the link to find contact details for local and national organisations ready to listen and provide practical help in these difficult times:
https://www.eastcowestowncouncil.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/WHO-TO-CONTACT-FOR-HELP.pdf
MEETING DATES
When visiting the Town Hall please use the forehead thermometer and hand sanitiser dispensers in the entrance. Social distancing measures will be in place. After the meeting please exit through the fire doors on the right hand side. The link to the agenda appears below the meeting as soon as it is published.
JUNE
Human Resources Committee 14th 11.30am
https://www.eastcowestowncouncil.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/HR-Agenda-062021-PDF.pdf
Full Council 17th 6pm
https://www.eastcowestowncouncil.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/ECTC-Agenda-062021-PDF.pdf
Planning Committee 29th 11.30am
https://www.eastcowestowncouncil.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/Planning-Agenda-062021-PDF.pdf
JULY