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)
16, January 2025·2 min readIsle of Wight youth services affected by postcode lottery, claims Liberal Democrat councillorIsle of Wight's postcode lottery affects young people's access to youth services says Councillor Lilley
6, January 2025·2 min readIsle of Wight Conservative councillors raise concerns over proposed devolution plansConservative councillors express alarm over government's devolution plans affecting the Isle of Wight
6, December 2024·1 min readConservatives announce first candidates for 2025 Isle of Wight council electionsIsland Conservatives unveil candidates for 2025 elections
14, November 2024·2 min readIsle of Wight councillors voice concerns over devolution and elected mayorsIsle of Wight councillors debate the impact of devolution and local mayors
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
12, March 2024·1 min readIsle of Wight seafront concession bid hits snag as council meeting falls shortIsle of Wight council delays street trader's concession plan for Gurnard seafront
28, February 2024·2 min readScrutiny committee urges procurement of new floating bridge for Cowes crossingThe scrutiny committee agreed the only feasible option was to now get a new floating bridge and to ‘get on with’ the process of procuring one
13, February 2024·2 min readIsle of Wight council leader moves to restore vital hardship fund for vulnerableCouncil leader seeks to reinstate fund that has helped more than 1,000 struggling Islanders
12, February 2024·2 min readMilitary Road: Isle of Wight council urged to reconsider ‘no active intervention’ coastal policyThe Isle of Wight council's coastal erosion policy is under scrutiny as Military Road's future hangs in the balance
18, January 2024·2 min readIsle of Wight Council pledges support for ‘Debate Not Hate’ to curb abuseIsle of Wight councillors and staff confront challenges of disrespectful conduct
15, January 2024·2 min readIsle of Wight councillors clash over decision-making model and democratic processVote on a proposed committee system is taken off the agenda as the report presented lacks impact assessments, proper consultations or budgetary cost implications
27, October 2023·1 min readCouncillor Clare Mosdell announces re-election bid for Isle of Wight council in 2025Councillor Clare Mosdell u-turns on her decision to stand at the next election, aiming for re-election