‘We won’t get to choose whether or not we want Devolution, it is going to happen’, says council leader
Isle of Wight council to receive £1.6 million to deal with potholes in latest Government announcement
18, October 2024·1 min readNew bid for Freshwater site conversion despite local resistanceFreshwater garage may become an office, facing opposition after three conversion failures
18, October 2024·2 min readShorwell Parish Council seeks to save historic footbridge with a replicaShorwell Parish Council applies to replace unsafe, historic bridge
17, October 2024·5 min readShift from landfill to incineration on the Isle of Wight prompts scrutinyWaste incineration's environmental impact questioned as Isle of Wight reliance grows. The council responds to OnTheWight's questions
17, October 2024·4 min readRyde celebrates the festive season with the return of Merry and Bright – Festival of LightRyde's Festival of Light returns with digital workshops, live music and a vibrant lantern parade
17, October 2024·1 min readHi-Speed ferry service adopts revised timetable during Red Jet 6 refitRevised timetables announced as Red Jet 6 gets ready to undergo annual refit
17, October 2024·1 min readHigher tides expected Thursday at Cowes due to unsettled weather conditionsElevated tide levels set to affect the Isle of Wight coastline on Thursday morning
17, October 2024·3 min readHampshire and Isle of Wight businesses unite to fight crime with new partnershipWhether the issue is high levels of shoplifting, violence against shop staff, or the theft of a skilled craftsman's van and tools, crime has devastating effects on local businesses every day
16, October 2024·3 min readIsle of Wight communities go yellow in vibrant support for Mountbatten HospiceGo Yellow day brings fun, cake sales and community support for Mountbatten
16, October 2024·2 min readIsle of Wight council faces £5.7 million overspend amid social care pressuresAdult social care and children's services pressures lead to council's budget concerns
16, October 2024·3 min readFunding and workforce shortages top concerns for Isle of Wight care providersIsle of Wight social care challenges discussed at meeting with care providers and Island MPs
16, October 2024·2 min readIsle of Wight council Pension Fund sees growth amid challenging economyDraft annual report shows Isle of Wight Council Pension Fund moving in promising direction. Reassuring news for anyone with an IWC pension
16, October 2024·1 min readFuture Works event: Where Isle of Wight’s young creatives connect and collaborateKickstart your creative career at Future Works networking event on Isle of Wight