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)
16, May 2024·2 min readClose contest leads to new Chair and Vice-Chair at Isle of Wight councilCouncillor Karl Love becomes Chair after a tied vote at council meeting
14, April 2024·2 min readEast Cowes’s historic Umbrella Tree stands free after prolonged conservation battleIconic Umbrella Tree in East Cowes saved after seven years of campaigning
9, April 2024·1 min readResidents and retailers affected as Cowes and East Cowes experience substantial flooding (photo gallery)Substantial flooding hits the Island; locals share the impact on communities
21, March 2024·2 min readDebate heats up over Isle of Wight council’s potential governance revampCouncil members weigh the pace and approach to potential governance system changes
21, March 2024·1 min readIsle of Wight council meeting overruns amid cries of ‘undemocratic vote’Last night's council meeting sparked outrage by a vote continuing a few minutes past the allocated time
14, March 2024·4 min readIsle of Wight council’s Cabinet have just voted to replace Floating Bridge 6 (Updated)The decision overruled officers’ recommendations to create a £250,000 Medina Crossing Strategy, with an extra £100,000 allocated for staffing capacity
14, March 2024·2 min readCouncil faces scrutiny over proposed £250k spend on floating bridge research (updated)The council's £250k plan for the Isle of Wight floating bridge crossing sparks debate
29, February 2024·1 min readIsle of Wight council reinstates £50,000 Exceptional Hardship FundThe ‘Exceptional Hardship Fund’ was scrapped last month through a Conservative Party motion, but has been voted back thanks to a Green Party/Alliance motion
24, January 2024·2 min readCowes accused of ‘Lording it over East Cowes’ after Councillor gets ‘wrong end of illusory stick’Councillor misunderstanding sparks debate over East Cowes inclusion in Cowes area planning
30, November 2023·2 min readWorld AIDS Day reflections: Honouring the past, preparing for a healthier futureStigma and early detection pivotal this World AIDS Day, says local councillor
1, November 2023·2 min readSouthern Water to Probe Isle of Wight Flooding Amidst Councillor’s ConcernsInvestigation probes potential neglect of water pumps during East Cowes' recent flooding incident
19, October 2023·2 min readFrom disrepair to renewal: The remarkable transformation of East Cowes landmarkEast Cowes sees historical Victoria Barracks rejuvenated as part of a £5.8 million project