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)
19, September 2024·1 min readFree school meals critical for children’s success, says NEU’s Peter ShreevePeter Shreeve advocates quality school meals for tackling child poverty
16, September 2024·1 min readLetter: Could ‘Bonk for Britain’ become the government’s next push amid falling birthrates?With the UK's declining birthrate, this letter writer wonders if it's time for unconventional slogans
13, September 2024·1 min readLetter: The electorate will remember how MPs voted on winter fuel allowanceA chilling decision by MPs could lead to a grim winter for many, says this reader
5, September 2024·2 min readAge UK Isle of Wight opposes policy change affecting pensioners’ Winter Fuel PaymentIsle of Wight charity highlights risks to pensioners as energy cap rises. Sign the petition against scrapping the Winter Fuel Payment
2, September 2024·1 min readLetter: The plight of pensioners: 40% miss out on crucial pensions credits due to red tapeGovernment under fire for the complicated process hindering pensioner support
24, August 2024·2 min readLetter: Japan’s soaring debt and ageing population: Warning signs for the UK?Questions about UK policies in light of Japan's debt crisis and ageing society raised in this Letter to the Editor
20, August 2024·3 min readClaiming Child Benefit post-16? Here’s how to maintain your paymentsParents must inform HMRC if children aged 16-19 are continuing education to keep Child Benefit
29, July 2024·2 min readIsle of Wight MPs collaborate with government to tackle cross-Solent ferry issuesIsland MPs meet government officials to address cross-Solent ferry service challenges
23, July 2024·2 min readLetter: Labour urged to tackle corporate fraud and provide fairer pay rise scale to narrow wealth gapThis reader condemns Labour's inaction on fraud, with proposed reforms for societal inequalities
16, July 2024·2 min readCouncil Leader Phil Jordan addresses devolution prospects in response to Open LetterPhil Jordan's response to Stewart Blackmore gives insight into the Council's commitment to securing the best outcome in devolved area deals for us all
16, July 2024·1 min readOpen letter urges Isle of Wight council to embrace Angela Rayner’s inclusivity offerStewart Blackmore calls for Isle of Wight council to be at heart of local governance
9, July 2024·3 min readPost-election priority: Wildlife Trust’s plea to protect UK’s dwindling biodiversityWildlife Trust demands urgent policy action to halt UK's severe nature depletion