Arts Council England announces next generation of Music Hubs in the South West, including the Isle of Wight
21, December 2023·1 min readIsle of Wight dog training and exercise plans seek second chanceAfter initial refusal, new Isle of Wight dog walking site seeks approval
20, December 2023·1 min readVentnor and St Lawrence to elect new councillor in pre-Christmas by-electionVentnor prepares for by-election amidst Christmas rush to elect new councillor
20, December 2023·2 min readSolent Fuels refused planning permission after two years of operating from siteSolent Fuels' Newport depot hits roadblock with planning permission refusal
20, December 2023·1 min readIsle of Wight housing project near nature reserve withdrawn without explanationRyde housing proposal near a nature reserve scrapped amid strong objections.
20, December 2023·2 min readPlans for cliff-edge lodges in Bonchurch submitted amid landslide concernsThe applicant says ground stability issues had been examined through previous planning applications and a structural engineer’s statement confirms site is “capable of being developed”
19, December 2023·2 min readTotland Parish Council reveals upgrade plans for local recreation groundTotland recreation ground to get new facilities, including cycle park and toilets
19, December 2023·2 min readRyde Town Council agree to take on maintenance and cleaning of Isle of Wight’s busiest toiletsRyde Town Council have committed to taking the maintenance and cleaning of the new toilets on, and hope they will be open in January 2024
18, December 2023·1 min readGreen light for HSBC to deter trespassers by installing anti-climbing spikesHSBC in Newport receives permission to install anti-climbing spikes on roof
18, December 2023·2 min readIsle of Wight council to overhaul ‘most dangerous’ junction by removing hedgerowIsle of Wight tackles dangerous junction with removal of 200m protected hedgerow.
18, December 2023·2 min readIsle of Wight’s draft Island Planning Strategy faces scrutiny over infrastructure challengesIsle of Wight council revisits planning strategy taking into account recent flooding and sewage woes
14, December 2023·2 min readLanesend Primary’s staff to stay post-academy trust move, assures headteacherLanesend Primary retains teachers after joining a mainland academy trust, headteacher confirms
14, December 2023·4 min readVentnor and St Lawrence by-election approaches as candidates vie for council seatVentnor by-election set for 21st December as candidates present their local visions