29, February 2024·1 min readIsle of Wight council reinstates £50,000 Exceptional Hardship FundThe ‘Exceptional Hardship Fund’ was scrapped last month through a Conservative Party motion, but has been voted back thanks to a Green Party/Alliance motion
29, February 2024·3 min readOpposition’s amendment forces Isle of Wight council to adopt new budget plans (updated)Isle of Wight council must implement opposition-led schemes after amendment passes
28, February 2024·1 min readHigher tax rates for second homes and empty properties approved by Isle of Wight councilHigher council tax rates for second homes and empty properties starting April
28, February 2024·1 min readIsle of Wight residents face a 3% Fire Service precept increase from AprilBudget pressures lead to approved 3% increase in fire service council tax
28, February 2024·2 min readScrutiny committee urges procurement of new floating bridge for Cowes crossingThe scrutiny committee agreed the only feasible option was to now get a new floating bridge and to ‘get on with’ the process of procuring one
27, February 2024·2 min readIsle of Wight fire service incidents involving mainland crews double in 2023Mainland fire crew assistance on the Isle of Wight more than doubles in a year
27, February 2024·2 min readPotential approval looms for 70-home development in ShalfleetShalfleet residents contest a housing plan set to introduce 70 new homes
27, February 2024·1 min readNew quarry plans at Shorwell could secure Isle of Wight’s mineral supplyIsle of Wight quarry expansion could secure future sand supply locally
26, February 2024·2 min readIsle of Wight political groups propose changes to 2024/25 council budgetAlternative budget propositions include housing boost and special needs facility investments
26, February 2024·1 min readNew updates for proposed Isle of Wight glamping site in West WightIsle of Wight's eco retreat project 'The Woodlands' faces new consultations
25, February 2024·1 min readReport: No modifications will make Floating Bridge 6 self-sufficient in strong tidesHelper boat needed permanently for Isle of Wight's Floating Bridge during spring tides, official review reveals
25, February 2024·1 min readVentnor’s Bluebell House could offer shared accommodation after care home closureVacant care home could transform into a 22-room house of multiple occupation (HMO)