Councillor calls for ferries to be brought ‘under democratic control in line with Government’s strategic vision for trains and buses’ (updated)
19, September 2023·2 min readPlans to move 100-year-old water hydrant sparks uproar in Isle of Wight villagePlans for an historic Grade II hydrant to be moved 1.5m up the road by a developer have been met by outrage in the village
19, September 2023·1 min readDecline in pupil numbers challenges Chillerton and Rookley School’s viabilityChillerton and Rookley Primary faces proposed closure amid dwindling enrolment and financial challenges
19, September 2023·2 min readIsle of Wight council school transport: Fewer pupils, but higher costsRising costs strain Isle of Wight council's school transport despite reduced pupil numbers
19, September 2023·1 min readIsle of Wight council builds independent Children’s Service, easing transition with Hampshire ‘buy-back’It's official, the contract with Hampshire County Council for Children's Services will come to an end in January 2024
15, September 2023·1 min readSchool closures inevitable, says outgoing Isle of Wight council leaderIsle of Wight council grapples with surplus school spaces and impending departmental shifts
15, September 2023·1 min readOcean Hotel: All those involved ordered to attend court in personIsle of Wight's Ocean Hotel remains a legal battleground; fresh court date announced
14, September 2023·1 min readNewport residents to be asked about potential rise in bills for toilet refurbishmentSouth Street toilets face potential refurbishment, possibly raising Newport taxpayers' bills for funding
14, September 2023·1 min readCounty Hall review: Call for Islanders’ voices on ‘Leader and Cabinet’ systemIsle of Wight Council invites Islanders' input on improving their decision-making structure
14, September 2023·1 min readHigh Street building eyes loft and extension for extra flatsAfter bathroom showroom transforms into a dental clinic, owner of the building aims higher into loft and extension for flats
13, September 2023·1 min readEstate between Newport and Carisbrooke could see more homes soonGallantgreen reveals plans to expand a prominent Isle of Wight housing estate
13, September 2023·1 min readFormer Isle of Wight care home set to transform into modern flatsIn a bid to revitalise the former care home, Glycine Holdings plans to convert Seven Gables into ten modern flats, preserving its historical charm
12, September 2023·1 min readPlans to transform Shanklin’s historic tearoom into private residenceAfter being unable to sell, historic Vernon Cottage tearoom in Shanklin faces potential transition back into a private home