Newport Parish Council has been successful in securing funding of £8,645 from Scottish and Southern Energy Resilient Communities Fund to train and equip voluntary emergency wardens for Newport. Ciara Wilson, Community Funds Manager for Scottish and Southern Energy Power Distribution said, ‘We welcome Newport Parish Council’s proactive approach in preparing the community for potentially severe weather.  The Emergency Wardens will play a key role in deploying a coordinated local response if … [Read more...]

We have updated the following pages today: Blackbridge Brook Eastern Yar Monkton Mead Palmers Brook Scotchell's Brook Wroxall Stream In addition we have added a page about our new project: Newport Flood Wardens … [Read more...]

The following amendments have been made to the website today: Catchment Based Approach - links to appropriate websites Fishing - page amended. Thanks to Alan Deeming for his contribution Links and Information - page uploaded Lukely Brook - WFD information added Medina - WFD information added Pond Wardens - New photo added. Thanks to Ray Harrington-Vail Riverfest - Link to website Sustainable Drainage Systems - links to appropriate websites … [Read more...]