£35,000 proposal for Floating Bridge generators welcomed, but replacement progress lacks speed argues councillor
Wightlink’s vehicle ferries diverted via Portsmouth International Port for week-long terminal works (updated)
20, February 2025·4 min readDiocese of Portsmouth initiates potential Judicial Review against Isle of Wight school closuresThe Diocese of Portsmouth has initiated steps toward a Judicial Review of school closures
8, February 2025·2 min readIsle of Wight MP urges action against proposed school closures ahead of March Cabinet decision (updated)Community concerns grow over the proposed closures of three primary schools on the Isle of Wight due to declining birth rates
3, February 2025·2 min readLast chance for Islanders to share their views on proposed primary school closuresIslanders have until 5pm Monday to comment on proposed school closures in consultation
3, February 2025·2 min readUnion critiques prompt council to clarify school closure decision-making processTrade unionists raise serious concerns about proposed school closures and potential job losses
1, February 2025·2 min readLetter: Urgent need for collaboration as school closure proposals fuel community outrageWroxall Primary stakeholder highlights concerns over school closures and their impact on education
31, January 2025·3 min readRenewed questioning of Councillor Jonathan Bacon at council meeting on school closuresCouncillor Jonathan Bacon faced intense questioning regarding proposed school closures from concerned parents
31, January 2025·2 min readLetter: Urgent call for attention on primary school closures and children’s emotional well-beingWroxall parent warns of severe impacts on children from the threatened school closures
31, January 2025·2 min readEducation union highlights issues with the school closure decision-making processPeter Shreeve critiques the school closure consultation process following the Extraordinary Full Council meeting
30, January 2025·3 min readControversial school closures face backlash from Isle of Wight Council’s full councilCouncillors express concerns over school closures as the cabinet prepares for a final decision.
29, January 2025·4 min readEducation unions voice concerns ahead of Isle of Wight Full Council meeting on school closuresEducation unions express serious concerns over school closures before Isle of Wight council meeting
28, January 2025·2 min readLetter: Community demands transparency in the school closure process affecting BradingThe Save Brading School campaign calls for urgent action in light of SEND proposals as part of the school reorganisation
28, January 2025·3 min readLetter: Year 5 student shares heartfelt concerns about potential closure of Wroxall PrimaryYear 5 pupil, Ellie Wood, shares her heartfelt plea to save Wroxall Primary School from closure