Isle of Wight council needs an extra £10-24m each year to support extra costs of delivering services on the Island
Councillor Karl Love resigns from Alliance Group, citing concerns over devolution and decision-making (updated)
11, September 2024·3 min readIsle of Wight council grilled by residents over future of local primary schoolsCommunity seeks answers from Isle of Wight Council on school closure plans
11, September 2024·9 min readChild of Wight Awards 2024 unveils inspiring winnersIsle of Wight's youth honoured for exceptional achievements at Child of Wight Awards
11, September 2024·4 min readIsle of Wight joins Global Nurdle Hunt to combat plastic pellet pollution – Get involved'Great Nurdle Hunt' invites Islanders to join crucial environmental data gathering effort
11, September 2024·2 min readCCTV inspection dispels Binstead culvert concerns; Councillor Dore reports progressBinstead culvert cleared in CCTV survey, alleviating concerns of local flooding impact
11, September 2024·2 min readSummerfields Primary impresses Ofsted with quality education and shared ambitionSummerfields Primary stands out in Ofsted report for caring and ambitious environment
11, September 2024·1 min readLetter: ‘You’ve lost my vote’ resident tells Richard Quigley MP over winter fuel voting choiceDissatisfied constituent confronts MP Richard Quigley on winter fuel vote in Open Letter
11, September 2024·1 min readMore than 50 swimmers set to tackle the West Wight Solent Swim challengeCharity Solent Swim challenges individuals, supports centre, and strengthens West Wight community
10, September 2024·4 min readCouncil leader eyes improvements for Isle of Wight bus services amidst new powers (update 2)Councillor Jordan discusses potential opportunities in light of newly granted transport powers
10, September 2024·1 min read‘No accuracy’ to Red Funnel administration rumours, confirms spokespersonRed Funnel firmly denies circulating rumours about potential administration
10, September 2024·1 min readTrust appeals for help with hospital discharges to ease healthcare pressureCommunity support sought as Island health services experience unprecedented urgent care demand
10, September 2024·4 min readRyde Town Council partners with Planet Aware to curb cigarette butt litter on the coastRyde's new initiative uses ballot boxes to combat cigarette litter on beaches
10, September 2024·3 min readCampaign groups mobilise as Isle of Wight council proposes closing six primary schools: Meetings and petitions gathering pace (updated)Parents form campaign groups and launch petitions to oppose six potential Isle of Wight closures