New viability study proposed to address Isle of Wight’s transport challenges and economic impact (updated)
10, April 2025·2 min readIsle of Wight faces ongoing birth rate issues, warns new education cabinet memberNew education cabinet member outlines the challenges facing Island schools and funding
25, March 2025·2 min readCouncillor expresses devastation over Cowes Primary School closure decisionCouncillor Fuller voices concerns over Cowes Primary School closure amid declining student numbers
24, March 2025·2 min readDiocese of Portsmouth refers Isle of Wight council to schools adjudicator over closuresIsle of Wight council's school closure decisions challenged by the Diocese of Portsmouth
22, March 2025·1 min readSave Brading School calls for resignation of local councillor after school closure turmoilSave Brading School calls for Councillor Bacon's resignation following school closure decisions
21, March 2025·2 min readCommunity celebrates decision to keep Oakfield CE Primary School openParents and campaigners celebrate the decision to keep Oakfield CE Primary School open
21, March 2025·1 min readCouncillor celebrates community effort to keep Wroxall Primary School openA united effort has successfully kept Wroxall Primary School open for pupils, says Councillor Downer
21, March 2025·3 min readCouncillor Jonathan Bacon reveals reason for resignation as education cabinet memberCouncillor Jonathan Bacon resigns, criticising cabinet decisions on school closures and finances
21, March 2025·2 min readSchools closure debate highlights importance of democratic consultation, say Union leadersLocal unions voice concerns over recent primary school closures and future implications
20, March 2025·1 min readJonathan Bacon resigns as cabinet member for education on the Isle of Wight (updated)Isle of Wight council leader confirms the resignation of Councillor Jonathan Bacon from cabinet
20, March 2025·3 min readSplit decision on Isle of Wight council’s plans for school closures (updated)Just two of the five schools will close this August
20, March 2025·2 min readDiocese of Portsmouth not ‘bluffing’ over possible school closures legal actionThe Diocese of Portsmouth says it is not bluffing over possible legal action
19, March 2025·1 min readScrutiny Committee say school closure plans should not be decided by cabinetScrutiny Committee recommend to Cabinet that proposed school closures are decided under new committee system