Isle of Wight council needs an extra £10-24m each year to support extra costs of delivering services on the Island
Councillor Karl Love resigns from Alliance Group, citing concerns over devolution and decision-making (updated)
18, January 2025·2 min readBembridge Harbour dredging operations continue after land use approvalBembridge Harbour's dredging operations receive approved support for land use continuation
17, January 2025·2 min readIsle of Wight MPs react to report on health service delays and challengesIsle of Wight MPs express concern over long waits for essential health services following Healthwatch report
17, January 2025·2 min readProposed car port deemed ‘visually intrusive’ and rejected by plannersA proposed car port and garage in Niton has been rejected due to local concerns
17, January 2025·2 min readNew cafe development in Bembridge could create local jobs and attract touristsKingsmere in Bembridge could see a new cafe, generating local employment and tourism
16, January 2025·2 min readIsle of Wight youth services affected by postcode lottery, claims Liberal Democrat councillorIsle of Wight's postcode lottery affects young people's access to youth services says Councillor Lilley
16, January 2025·2 min readIsle of Wight cocktail bar plans face council rejection over mobile kitchensIsle of Wight's The Compass Bar faces planning rejection for mobile kitchen units
15, January 2025·2 min readIsle of Wight residents share struggles with GP appointments and long A&E waitsIsle of Wight residents report long waits for GP appointments and A&E services
15, January 2025·2 min readIsle of Wight councillor raises concerns over new 27-house development proposalProposed 27-house development prompts fears from councillor over infrastructure and community impact
14, January 2025·1 min readProposal for 27-house development near Freshwater village goes some way towards much-needed housingA proposal for 27 new homes in Freshwater aims to address housing needs
14, January 2025·1 min readPlans submitted for Scandinavian-style homes in GurnardTwo modern homes inspired by Scandinavian design are proposed for Gurnard
14, January 2025·3 min read‘Accidents waiting to happen’: Newport residents speak out on road safety concernsNewport residents voice concerns over dangerous driving and potential accidents near town centre
14, January 2025·2 min readFire-ravaged seafront hotel set for potential redevelopment into residential unitsA proposal has been made to replace a fire-damaged Sandown hotel with apartments