18, April 2026·2 min readCouncillor Price reassures residents over access during Fairlee Road roadworksCouncillor reassures residents of where access will be maintained during the Fairlee Road works
12, February 2026·2 min readCommunity Council agrees 45% council tax precept rise for Newport and CarisbrookeCommunity councillors secure £1.22 million budget, prioritising youth and environmental initiatives
25, November 2025·3 min readIsle of Wight Council’s motion on improving men’s health outcomes praised by councillorsCouncillor Lilley’s motion addresses high male suicide rates and promotes health initiatives
21, November 2025·2 min readJohn Howe’s legacy as a dedicated Totland councillor celebrated at council meetingTributes for John Howe highlight his long-standing dedication to Totland and its residents
20, November 2025·3 min readEssential reforms proposed for Isle of Wight Council to ensure better conduct and performanceIsle of Wight Councillors endorse the critical recommendations to improve governance and conduct
10, September 2025·3 min readPrices Garage flooded again, councillor blames inadequate drainage from housing developmentPersistent flooding challenges a Newport business, prompting calls for action from developers
9, July 2025·2 min readCouncillors greenlight multi-million-pound McDonald’s project (updated)Isle of Wight Planning Committee voted to approve new McDonald's 'drive thru', against officers' recommendations
8, July 2025·2 min readPlanning committee greenlights Sunny Oaks Renewable Energy Park in major decisionThe Planning Committee voted to support a solar energy project
30, May 2025·2 min readNew governance committees established at Isle of Wight council: Chair and vice-chairs namedThe Isle of Wight council has transitioned to a new committee governance model, empowering more councillors
26, February 2025·1 min readIsle of Wight council approves 4.99% council tax increase for 2025-26 (update 2)Budget proposals for 2025-26 approved by Isle of Wight council amid debate
25, February 2025·2 min readJoe Robertson’s residents’ survey on Hampshire and Solent mayor gains over 1,000 responsesA 70-strong demonstration highlights Islanders’ demand for local decision-making regarding mayoralty
27, January 2025·1 min readCommunity celebrates the reopening of Pan MUGA after eight years of closureLong-awaited reopening of Pan MUGA brings renewed opportunities for community sports