‘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
15, July 2023·2 min readBrown’s Golf Course: New hope amidst uncertainty for popular and historic Isle of Wight landmarkThe cherished Brown's Golf Course anticipates a summer reopening despite enduring long-term uncertainties
15, July 2023·2 min readEnd of an era: Isle of Wight school to close by year-endIsle of Wight Council finalises closure of Chillerton and Rookley Primary amid dwindling enrolment and fiscal issues
14, July 2023·2 min read‘A housing crisis like never before’ say Isle of Wight councilAs a starting point, the Cabinet approved the purchase of 50 properties to help relieve the 2,470 households on the waiting list for permanent accommodation
14, July 2023·2 min readRevival plans for Isle of Wight seafront: Beach sports, saltwater pool and glampingIsle of Wight seafront could see a beach sports arena, saltwater pool, and rewilded glamping amid regeneration plans
14, July 2023·1 min readUpcoming Red Funnel timetable alterations as Red Eagle undergoes repairsRed Funnel amends timetable owing to necessary repair works on the Red Eagle
14, July 2023·2 min readSWR announces revised timetable amid ASLEF and RMT union actionSWR confirms a reduced service schedule due to impending ASLEF and RMT union strikes
14, July 2023·2 min readIsle of Wight councillors respond as Daryll Pitcher resigns, paving way for by-electionThe change in legislation that would have removed Daryll Pitcher as a councillor has been delayed by government, says Councillor Quigley
14, July 2023·2 min readNewport High Street boost: Councillors approve pedestrian-friendly enhancementsPlans to rejuvenate Newport High Street through pedestrian-friendly enhancements were approved by senior Isle of Wight councillors
14, July 2023·2 min readRyde Esplanade’s revamp nears completion: Locals encouraged to support affected businessesRyde Interchange project reaches key milestone; locals urged to back affected businesses
14, July 2023·2 min readEducation Cabinet member takes responsibility for school closure communication misstepThe media were sent a general press release at 10.30am, but staff and parents weren't due to be told until midday - resulting in turmoil and distress
14, July 2023·1 min readDiscover magic’s past: Greg Chapman’s captivating History of Magic book out nowGreg Chapman shares his love for the history of magic in his newly released book
13, July 2023·1 min readConservative Group on Isle of Wight council elects Suzie Ellis as first female leaderCllr Suzie Ellis, the first female leader of the Isle of Wight Conservatives, promises a fresh direction