Hampshire and Isle of Wight Air Ambulance funds portable defibrillators for non-stop community support
7, March 2024·2 min readReviving unused homes: Isle of Wight’s strategy to boost local housing stockCouncil encourages reoccupying vacant homes to combat Isle of Wight housing pressure
6, March 2024·3 min read‘Exceptional circumstances’ footnote in National Planning Policy does not assure lower housing targets for the Island, says IWCTaking the 'exceptional circumstances' route does not guarantee a lower housing number, and, legal advice reveals, could even result in a higher one
5, March 2024·1 min readYoung Islanders invited to design transport behaviour posters for local campaignStudent competition to design posters for public transport behaviour launched on the Isle of Wight
2, March 2024·1 min readIsle of Wight sees a rise in first-choice secondary school placementsIsle of Wight children celebrate as over a thousand secure secondary school places
1, March 2024·1 min readFinal phase of Ventnor Cascade walkway upgrades to finish by EasterEnhanced walkway with safety railings on Ventnor Cascade (Rene Howe Walk) reopens next week - with remainder of work completed by Easter
1, March 2024·2 min readVentnor Eastern Cliffs sea defence works reach pivotal milestoneInstallation of Ventnor Eastern Cliffs' sea defences marks major progress milestone
1, March 2024·1 min readVariable speed limits proposed near schools to enhance road safety on A3056Draft Traffic Orders propose speed limits and safety upgrades for the A3056 between Blackwater and Lake
28, February 2024·2 min readIsle of Wight council waste and recycling survey shows increase in satisfactionOver 600 Islanders contribute to waste survey reflecting enhanced recycling satisfaction rates
27, February 2024·2 min readIsle of Wight council urges feedback on sustainable drainage systems guidanceResidents can offer feedback on new flood risk planning guidance. Don't miss the deadline
26, February 2024·1 min readIsle of Wight’s Building 41 marks a successful year of business supportBuilding 41's anniversary showcases successful business collaborations and co-working culture growth
23, February 2024·1 min readHazardous cliff fall leads to urgent warning for Totland walkersLarge cliff fall near Totland pier causes promenade closure and safety warning
22, February 2024·1 min readDraft planning document aims to secure funds for Island health facilities from property developersIsle of Wight council seeks views on funding health infrastructure through property developer fees