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Learn what’s really happening at the Isle of Wight Council at OnTheWight, reported by this award-winning team behind the Isle of Wight news service.

Coverage includes the council’s delegated decisions, planning applications, changes in policy and press releases.

claire critchison and vix lowthion

27, May 2026·1 min read

Isle of Wight Council’s first Green Party group formed after May 2026 elections

Two Green councillors have formed the Isle of Wight Council's first-ever Green Party group

Young peole and paretns taking part in junk modelling at the library

25, May 2026·2 min read

Isle of Wight libraries offer free half-term activities for children across the Island

Isle of Wight libraries are offering free crafts and storytelling sessions throughout May half term

osborne steps

23, May 2026·2 min read

Osborne Steps repair works to begin next week with June reopening target

Repair works on Shanklin's Osborne Steps are due to begin next week

Parents and children at Dinosaur Isle quiet hour

21, May 2026·2 min read

Dinosaur Isle offers families a week of fossil walks and prehistoric talks this half term

Dinosaur Isle in Sandown offers families fossil walks and prehistoric talks this half term

Computer keyboard with shift key replaced by the words 'planning'

21, May 2026·2 min read

Flooding, wildlife and road pressure cited in objections to Newport homes plan

Objections cite flooding, wildlife and road pressure over Newport housing development plans

Andrew Garratt standing by road works sign

20, May 2026·1 min read

Cost of living and road works disruption top Isle of Wight Lib Dem agenda

Isle of Wight Liberal Democrats form group pledging action on poverty, roads and housing

People with their hands in the air

20, May 2026·1 min read

Isle of Wight Council to elect new leader at full council meeting next week

Isle of Wight Council votes for new leader following Reform UK election gains

Ballot boxes at Isle of Wight council election count

16, May 2026·2 min read

Letter: Isle of Wight election results expose deep flaws in first-past-the-post voting system

This reader says the Isle of Wight election results highlight how first-past-the-post distorts democratic representation

aerial view of Wilder Little Duxmore

15, May 2026·3 min read

Hampshire and Isle of Wight Wildlife Trust opens first biodiversity net gain habitat bank

Wildlife Trust launches habitat bank to help developers meet mandatory nature recovery targets

Parents and children playing on Fort Vic beach

14, May 2026·1 min read

Discover sharks, turtles and sea creatures on the Isle of Wight’s shoreline this half-term

Ranger-led rock pooling and fossil hunting sessions return to Fort Victoria this half-term

pupils at Brading Primary school

13, May 2026·1 min read

Letter: Isle of Wight Reform councillors urged to honour rural school pledge after election gains

A Brading resident urges Reform UK to honour its rural school closure pledges

three children out on a walk in country holding hands

13, May 2026·2 min read

Isle of Wight Council calls for more foster carers during Foster Care Fortnight 2026

Isle of Wight Council backs Foster Care Fortnight to recruit and celebrate local foster carers

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