£35,000 proposal for Floating Bridge generators welcomed, but replacement progress lacks speed argues councillor
Wightlink’s vehicle ferries diverted via Portsmouth International Port for week-long terminal works (updated)
14, February 2025·2 min readNew era for child protection: Isle of Wight’s safeguarding hub managed locallyThe Multi-Agency Safeguarding Hub for children and families is now managed by Isle of Wight council's Children's Services
8, February 2025·2 min readIsle of Wight MP urges action against proposed school closures ahead of March Cabinet decision (updated)Community concerns grow over the proposed closures of three primary schools on the Isle of Wight due to declining birth rates
7, February 2025·1 min readFrom Safety to Success: Isle of Wight conference focuses on supporting vulnerable childrenThe conference aims to inspire and equip those supporting vulnerable children
13, December 2024·2 min readIsle of Wight council’s Cabinet provisionally agrees to close five primary schoolsIn an attempt to help raise educational standards on the Isle of Wight, the council's cabinet votes to close five primary schools
9, December 2024·3 min readLetter: Parent highlights broken assurances in Isle of Wight school closure sagaParent addresses broken promise in second Isle of Wight school closure experience in two years
31, October 2024·4 min readOpen Letter: Residents demand clarity from Isle of Wight council on school closure criteriaIsle of Wight council questioned over proposed primary school closures and criteria
29, October 2024·1 min readCouncil assures comprehensive process in Isle of Wight school closure proposalsIsle of Wight council responds to concerns about school closure consultations
21, October 2024·2 min readIsle of Wight school closures raise concerns of social inequality and mental strainCouncillors address social inequality and mental wellbeing in Isle of Wight school closure plans debate
18, October 2024·1 min readCouncil urges ‘compassion and kindness’ in discussions over proposed Isle of Wight school closures (updated)School closure proposals spark considerable interest and debate on the Isle of Wight
18, October 2024·2 min readIsle of Wight residents raise concerns about proposed primary school closuresIslanders question council on school closure proposals during engaging public scrutiny meeting
11, October 2024·2 min readIsle of Wight primary school closures set for scrutiny at County HallThe policy and scrutiny committee for children’s services, education and skills will scrutinise the proposals to close six Isle of Wight primary schools
27, September 2024·3 min readEducation officials remain tight-lipped on specifics of school transition supportTransition support plans underway, pending outcome of school reorganisation say officials