This reader explains why she believes the Elections Bill and the Government’s change of voting system for Mayoral and Police and Crime Commissioner elections is unaccountable and undemocratic
The £1m cash boost was described as ‘highly unsatisfactory’ and ‘profoundly disappointing’ by the Alliance administration last week. MP says he agrees it 'was not enough'
Cllr Andre says the additional funding will help the council support Island children and young people, but that they are are still faced with the challenge of providing the best possible service on a shoestring
Cllr Andre promised higher targets and extra support and hoped the additional funding from the government would mean the recruitment and retention of more high-quality teachers
Bob Seely said he suspected Islanders were not interested in what happened at Westminster. News OnTheWight readers seemingly strongly disagreed. Here are a selection of what they said
Vix Lowthion explains why the so called £200 rebate on energy bills announced by the Government last week will end up seeing many Islanders out of pocket
In Parliament yesterday, Rishi Sunak clarified the position on £150 council tax rebates for second and empty homes, following the Isle of Wight MP’s question