Island Learning Centre students co-create stunning artwork promoting understanding between generations
Hampshire and Isle of Wight Air Ambulance collaborates with local ambulance service for better patient care
£35,000 proposal for Floating Bridge generators welcomed, but replacement progress lacks speed argues councillor
1, March 2025·2 min readIsle of Wight councillors clash over future of affordable housing during council meetingTensions rise among Isle of Wight councillors as they debate proposals for affordable housing and budget amendments
26, February 2025·4 min readEd Blake discusses financial challenges ahead of Isle of Wight’s budget meetingEd Blake reveals budget struggles and proposed solutions ahead of Wednesday's meeting
14, February 2025·2 min readCouncillor Ed Blake elected as new leader of the Isle of Wight Conservative GroupEd Blake becomes the new leader of the Isle of Wight Conservative Group, promising action and decision-making for residents
26, November 2024·1 min readManual monitoring system to enable safe reopening of Leeson Road by Monday, says councillorCouncillor confirms Leeson Road to reopen by Monday, with manual monitoring until automated system is live
21, November 2024·2 min readCounty Hall passes motion for proactive mental health and suicide stigma reductionMotion passed for urgent action on mental health and suicide prevention
14, November 2024·3 min readCouncil’s housing strategy labelled ‘ineffective’ by Isle of Wight councillorIsle of Wight housing failures aired during council's scrutiny committee session
6, November 2024·3 min readIsle of Wight council denies changes to Ventnor tidal energy project conditions (updated)Isle of Wight council's refusal throws future of Ventnor tidal energy project into question
20, September 2024·5 min readIsle of Wight council votes to address ferry service quality and CO2 pipeline concerns (updated)Isle of Wight council pushes for ferry service reform and expresses CO2 pipeline project concerns
18, September 2024·3 min readIsle of Wight Council Leader addresses ferry service concerns before key meetingCouncil Leader reassures that extensive efforts are already being undertaken to enhance ferry transport
17, September 2024·3 min readCouncillor calls for ferries to be brought ‘under democratic control in line with Government’s strategic vision for trains and buses’ (updated)Ed Blake says he's not calling for nationalisation, but has tabled a motion of what he feels would be improvements
12, September 2024·3 min readIsle of Wight full council meeting to address ferry service crisis and pipeline proposalIsle of Wight councillors push for review of ferry services and pipeline project
8, September 2024·2 min readVentnor residents call for better balance between drilling operations and local impactKeep Ventnor Moving presses for community needs amidst the upcoming Leeson Road closure in Ventnor