Isle of Wight council and Island Roads dispute hampers cycling infrastructure improvements, says CycleWight
25, September 2024·2 min readIsle of Wight council warns against misinformation during school consultationEducation member cautions against 'false information' during Isle of Wight school talks
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
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
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
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
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
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
12, March 2024·2 min readNearly 400 primary school places expected to be empty on the Isle of Wight by 2027Isle of Wight councillor predicts major primary school closures by 2027
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
11, July 2024·3 min readNewport pupil referral unit unveils £100,000 makeover with special ceremonyNewport's Island Learning Centre celebrates a £100,000 makeover with new facilities
5, September 2024·2 min readOpen letter to Isle of Wight families from Education Director discusses future of education strategyCouncil’s Director responds to concerns over six primary schools' proposed closures
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