·3 min read
More details about the final tranche of Liberal Democrat candidates has been shared
·9 min read
It was suggested the councillors missed the point of the motion, and some were accused of making personal attacks on Cllr Lilley. Comprehensive report within
·1 min read
A discussion about the dress code for councillors attending meetings - largely referencing jackets and ties - was branded misogynist by a female councillor last night
·7 min read
The Conservatives tried to get a Motion through Full Council - praising themselves for the whole Island’s handling of Covid-19. Unsurprisingly, there was a significant pushback. All the details are in this report, for those who really want to understand what happened
·1 min read
Work is required at Gully Road Footbridge because the parapet walls were assessed as not providing enough protection to prevent people falling several metres to the ground below
·2 min read
With vacancies on several committees, councillors have been criticised for not pulling their weight in the chamber. Meanwhile Reg Barry has been a councillor since 1993 and never missed a full council meeting
·12 min read
Councillors debated and voted on next year's budget, which sees £5.5m of cuts/savings to public services including a 2.99 per cent increase to Council Tax, £1 overnight parking across the Island and 5% increase in crematorium and cemetery charges.
·2 min read
The Isle of Wight LibDem councillors say their budget plans are prudent, paid for by redirecting money that would otherwise go into the Council’s transformation and general reserves.
·1 min read
The controversial development of 96-beds - previously branded 'un-neighbourly' - in the Whippingham / East Cowes area received its Isle of Wight council decision last night.
·1 min read
This unique reminder of the Island's history - thought to have been used to boost the flagging voltage at the end of a long supply feed - has been lovingly restored by Island Roads.
·4 min read
Four Isle of Wight residents join 1,000+ people have been recognised for their services in the New Year's Honours list.
·28 min read
Leaders of all the groups who worked on and submitted budgets have shared their full speeches with OnTheWight.
