23, March 2026·4 min readIsland Roads accused of ignoring residents over Firestone Copse Road one-way decisionCouncillors have criticised Island Roads over its refusal to introduce a one-way system
10, March 2026·3 min readIsle of Wight councillors identify urgent need to cut school places and potentially close schoolsPlans to address declining school enrolment and financial deficits delayed until after local elections
26, February 2026·6 min readIsle of Wight Council’s budget debate: A roundupIsle of Wight Council faces serious financial distress despite parking charge removals and budget adjustments
10, February 2026·1 min readNew Isle of Wight political group ‘Very Broad Church’ formed for tactical collaborationNew political group 'Very Broad Church' formed for tactical collaboration on council issues
23, December 2025·3 min readDomestic abuse incidents on the Isle of Wight represent 20% of recorded crimeThe new domestic abuse strategy focuses on prevention and support for victims Island-wide
20, November 2025·3 min readEssential reforms proposed for Isle of Wight Council to ensure better conduct and performanceIsle of Wight Councillors endorse the critical recommendations to improve governance and conduct
5, November 2025·1 min readResidents encouraged to share views on Isle of Wight’s new Crisis and Resilience FundIsle of Wight residents can help shape the new Crisis and Resilience Fund through an online survey
15, September 2025·3 min readHampshire and Isle of Wight NHS Trust faces scrutiny over electroconvulsive therapy practices (updated)The continued use of electroconvulsive therapy faces criticism following new research findings
14, August 2025·1 min readIsle of Wight councillor Clare Mosdell resigns from Conservative groupCouncillor Mosdell has declined to comment on the matter
18, July 2025·2 min readReform UK’s Caroline Gladwin questioned over ‘appalling living conditions’ of her rental flatAn Isle of Wight councillor receives backlash for being labelled a ‘rogue landlord’ during a council meeting
21, June 2025·3 min readConcerns grow as NHS Hampshire and Isle of Wight plans 50% running cost reductionA proposal to reduce NHS running costs by 50% raises fears about local health services
30, May 2025·2 min readNew governance committees established at Isle of Wight council: Chair and vice-chairs namedThe Isle of Wight council has transitioned to a new committee governance model, empowering more councillors