Storm Bert likely to bring strong winds and disruption to cross-Solent travel: Met Office issues weather warning
Storm Bert likely to bring strong winds and disruption to cross-Solent travel: Met Office issues weather warning
21, November 2024·3 min readIsle of Wight council passes motion appealing for small business supportCouncil unanimously backs motion for government help with small business pressures
19, November 2024·2 min readIsle of Wight councillor urges support for small businesses after recent strugglesIsle of Wight businesses need governmental support, councillor submits motion to discuss support
6, November 2024·2 min readIsle of Wight council turns down 127-unit housing development in FreshwaterIsle of Wight council planning committee vetoes Freshwater housing project due to environmental impact
20, September 2024·2 min readIsle of Wight councillor questions delay in Vittlefields Cross safety workCouncillor presses Isle of Wight council on lack of substantial safety work at Vittlefields Cross
9, May 2024·2 min readNewport councillors call for improved transport services for proposed GP surgery siteLocal councillors back the return of West Street GP surgery to Newport, but call for improved transport services
17, April 2024·3 min readNorris Castle Estate redevelopment halted by Isle of Wight council’s refusalCouncil rejects Norris Castle hotel plans, developer considers appeal amid building decay
6, March 2024·1 min readControversial Shalfleet housing development approved despite strong oppositionDivided council passes major Shalfleet housing development with conditions for renting affordability
29, February 2024·3 min readOpposition’s amendment forces Isle of Wight council to adopt new budget plans (updated)Isle of Wight council must implement opposition-led schemes after amendment passes
13, February 2024·8 min read‘Save the Military Road’ sees overwhelming turnout in Brook village hallStanding room only at Brook's 'Save the Military Road' public meeting. Read News OnTheWight's report from the meeting
18, January 2024·2 min readIsle of Wight Council pledges support for ‘Debate Not Hate’ to curb abuseIsle of Wight councillors and staff confront challenges of disrespectful conduct
27, October 2023·2 min readUndercliff Drive: Funding challenges and public opinion – The reinstatement debate returnsIsle of Wight council faces calls for decisive action over Undercliff Drive
18, October 2023·2 min readMilitary Road: Environmental impact vs. necessity debate continuesMore detail as to why Councillors Price and Critchison voted in favour of the scheme, which didn't receive enough votes for approval