A LEGAL enforcement notice could be served on the former Frank James Hospital site in East Cowes amid new fears for its future.

After years of campaigning by members of the Friends of Frank James group, in a bid to force the renovation of the historic building, work to complete a number of new dwellings got underway in 2019.

Some of the new homes have been advertised by Isle of Wight estate agents, while some remain unfinished.

Now the Isle of Wight Council says meetings have taken place over the building work.

The local authority said it has not yet served a legal notice, but has not ruled out such an action.

In a statement, the local authority said: "The owners and receivers have met with the council to try to resolve the outstanding works that relate to planning permission (and listed building consent) and also building control.

"The council are keen for works to progress on this important building, but only if the works satisfy building regulations and if they are completed in accordance with the planning permission and listed building consent."

Tanja Rebel, who is a member of the Friends of Frank James, has re-released a video of her cover of a song from the musical Grease.

It was used eight years ago to highlight the plight the architecturally important, Grade II listed, former cottage hospital.

Click here to see it.