9, April 2026·1 min readIsle of Wight independent councillors pledge to put local needs before national politicsNine independent Isle of Wight councillors outline their local-first approach ahead of elections
31, March 2026·2 min readSouthern Water condemned as ‘disgraceful’ for missing Isle of Wight council meeting againIsle of Wight councillors condemn Southern Water for missing another scrutiny committee meeting
5, February 2026·3 min readNew ferry plans progress as Isle of Wight Council establishes Floating Bridge working groupThe council's new ferry project progresses with committed stakeholders and expert consultants involved
21, January 2026·2 min readLionheart School expands to provide support for children with complex high anxietyIsle of Wight to expand Lionheart School, adding 60 places for children with complex high anxiety
15, January 2026·4 min readIsle of Wight residents successfully block housing development on greenfield land in WellowIsle of Wight planning committee turns down housing proposal to protect local landscape
18, September 2025·4 min readTwo new stretches (Cowes & West) of King Charles III England Coast Path open on the Isle of WightTwo new coastal routes offer stunning scenery and improved access for walkers
17, August 2025·3 min readConcern raised over high suspension rates in Isle of Wight secondary schoolsHigh suspension rates in Isle of Wight's secondary schools prompt urgent discussions
31, July 2025·1 min readSpencer Woods path enhancements completed ahead of scheduleThe upgraded Spencer Woods footpath in Gurnard reopens today, enhancing safety and accessibility
14, July 2025·2 min readNew guidance aims to protect the identity of Isle of Wight’s historic high streetsIsle of Wight councillors have proposed new guidance to protect historic high streets
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
21, May 2025·2 min readProactive planning enforcement transforms 39 buildings in Newport and CarisbrookeNewport and Carisbrooke's High Streets see restoration success thanks to strategic community council initiatives