A decision to allow the demolition of a prefabricated timber chalet in order to build a 3-bedroomed accommodation block at Seaways Farm, “was not an easy one,” according to Planning Chair, Amanda Martin. The applicants, Andrew and Juliet May, have been allowed an extension on the time limit on previously-granted permission so The Summerhouse, which [...]
The golf club can build a ‘substantial’ new store and workshop building near the 18th tee, but they will need to offer better landscaping of the site so it cannot be seen from the road. In the November planning meeting, the Chief Planning Officer, Craig Dryden, suggested that the site for the proposed shed should [...]
Two Councillors have been nominated to attend a Garden Party at Buckingham Palace this year. Each year, the Council is asked to nominate someone in recognition of past service although as this is the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee year, two garden parties are being held on 22nd and 29th May. Gaz O’Neil and Amanda Martin have [...]
The Council will be carrying out planned maintenance works to the water systems in Hugh Town next week, which could cause some disruption to services. Excavation work will begin on Monday the 6th February outside the Chemist on The Bank and the road will remain open throughout. However, there may be some disruption to water [...]
A person who grew up on Bryher and dreamed of living in the house across the bay has finally achieved her goal. Issy Tibbs is moving back from the mainland to run a B&B business at Samson Hill Cottage. Issy spent her childhood at Veronica Farm on Bryher and used to love exploring the secluded [...]
Local youngsters helped Scilly to measure the quality of our ‘dark skies’ by taking part in the ‘Astronomy Walk for Wellbeing’ last Thursday. The walk, organised by the Isles of Scilly Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB) Unit and the Council of the Isles of Scilly’s Lifelong Learning team, was attended by a group of [...]
An hour-long Council discussion on Chief Officers’ pay ended up “going around in circles” according to Policy and Resources meeting Chairman, Marian Bennett. This follows the controversial pay hikes awarded in a closed meeting two years ago and the subsequent plans to form a panel to assess and review the salaries of senior staff and [...]
British International Helicopter’s plan to relocate its service permanently to Newquay airport may not be a done deal, says a Councillor in Scilly. The company announced earlier this month that it would be moving to Newquay at the end of October after reaching an agreement with Sainsbury’s, who have bought the Long Rock site, to [...]
An attempted burglary at the Garrison campsite has been thwarted by good security. Owner Ted Moulson reported to police on Monday that a padlock hasp on the door to the campsite shop had been forced. However, the door has an additional mortice lock and the intruder could not gain access to the building. Sergeant Colin [...]