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All Island Electric Vehicle Permit is open to owners of vehicles registered to an Island address between 1 April 2019 and 31 March 2020.
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It's not unusual to see people from around the world sitting in the County Record Office in Newport researching their family history, so the digitisation of the cemetery and crematorium records is a great development.
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Newport Parish Council were concerned that three schools in their area may have been left without school crossing patrols from September following budget cuts from the Council due to Government cuts in funding.
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A petition is being launched in an attempt to re-open Chapel Street, Newport. A good idea?
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The new £2bn Government package includes new statutory guidance which instructs councils to reallocate road space for significantly-increased numbers of cyclists and pedestrians
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On Museum Day, the council say the process for finding an investment partner will include a ‘negotiation’ approach to "help maximise all opportunities" and will include more feasibility work on using council land next to the museum.
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The Isle of Wight Council is working with volunteers and recycling company, TerraCycle, to recycle rigid plastic from Island beaches.
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Successful applicants to the Talented Athlete Programme can use leisure centres free of charge and receive discounts in selected local retailers, physio and chiropractic services, as well as discounted fares on Wightlink and assisted bus travel with Southern Vectis.
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This is the first Scrutiny Committee meeting of the new council. Follow our live coverage from the comfort of your sofa or office.
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Chaired by former executive member, Cllr Paul Fuller, and including the former Leader Cllr Bacon, the new Scrutiny Committee gathers tonight to scrutinise the proposed budget for 2017/18.
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68 young Islanders carried out various tasks over the last year which helped the Island’s community, including volunteering with charities or other local organisations, as well as undertaking expeditions, learning new skills and participating in sporting activities.
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The councillors involved with the proposal say reducing the number of times grass verges are cut each year - from seven to two - could save money and boost the Island’s ecosystem.
