Development of 466 properties behind Woodpecker now fenced off

The development of 466 properties including a new village hall and a country park is now much more evident as the development area has been fully fenced off both at the Wigeon Road end and at the back of Woodpecker Park. If you have noticed a planning application to demolish the current village hall we understand that this will not be done until the new village hall in a different location is ready but we will investigate further. You can view the planning application including all the drawings and documents on this link. Watch this space for more information as we get it.

Message from MP Kevin McKenna in a Campaign to Improve Mobile Signal in Iwade

If you have internet access, please visit Ofcom’s Mobile Coverage Checker and enter your postcode to view the current mobile signal strength in your area. You’ll also find an option to submit feedback. I strongly encourage you to report them through this feature. Your input will help to ensure that problems are addressed more effectively.

I’d really appreciate it if you could let me know once you’ve done this (my email is kevin.mckenna.mp@parliament.uk), along with what the mobile signal is like in your area. This will help me build a campaign to push for better mobile coverage in Iwade and nearby areas, so local residents get the mobile coverage they need.

The more people who report issues, the stronger our case becomes. Let’s work together to get this fixed and ensure no one is left in digital darkness.

MP Kevin McKenna raises Iwade mobile signal in the House of Commons

MP Kevin McKenna raised the issue of poor mobile signal in areas like Iwade in parliament on 3rd July 2025 and is starting a campaign especially with for example the NHS app being a go to for healthcare.

Iwade Herons Football Club looking for Under 11s to strengthen squad

Iwade Herons Football Club Under 11s Athletic are looking for players to strengthen their squad as they move to 9v9.

They play in the MYDL, train on Thursdays and Saturdays with matches on Sundays. Contact James on 07841 865595.

Mother and Daughter Epic Sidecar Challenge!

Iwade's mother and daughter duo Claire and Susie Colston aka Sidecar Susie are preparing to travel from Land's End to John O Groats in 5 days in March 2026, travelling a whopping 200 miles a day on average.

Claire is hoping to be in the Guinness Book of Records as the first woman to do this journey with a sidecar and raising money for Headway - the brain injury association at the same time, along with some quality mother and daughter time on the road.

The pair have already gained the support of Tiffany Coates who has ridden more miles than any woman and Casualty's Big Mac actor Charles Dale.

Claire and Susie welcome donations on their fundraising page and also welcome interest from corporate sponsors get in touch by email at colston333@sky.com.