29, April 2026·2 min readReform UK predicted to win most Isle of Wight Council seats in May electionsTwo forecasts predict Reform UK will win the most Isle of Wight Council seats
12, April 2026·1 min readIsle of Wight children to benefit from £200,000 summer holiday food and activity programmeOver £200,000 secured to fund free summer activities and meals for Island children
6, April 2026·2 min readParish council considers £3,000 improvements to make Rookley Skatepark more accessibleRookley Skatepark could receive a £3,000 upgrade to welcome skaters of all abilities
3, April 2026·4 min readIsle of Wight Council has 12 senior managers earning more than £100,000 a year (updated)Senior Isle of Wight Council salaries revealed - and councillors have their say
3, April 2026·3 min readRyde mayor raises health concerns over persistent bin problems at George Street propertiesWaste storage disputes at overcrowded Ryde HMOs continue as council cites complex ownership barriers
31, March 2026·2 min readAldi given green light to open new Isle of Wight store in RydeConditional permission has been granted for a new Aldi branch on the former site of Neutrik UK in Ryde
31, March 2026·2 min readSouthern Water condemned as ‘disgraceful’ for missing Isle of Wight council meeting againIsle of Wight councillors condemn Southern Water for missing another scrutiny committee meeting
31, March 2026·2 min readIsle of Wight Council fined £2,500 over ten-month delay in child’s SEND planIsle of Wight Council fined after ten-month delay in issuing child's SEND plan
31, March 2026·1 min readIsle of Wight councillor questions gap in food hygiene inspection ratesHygiene inspections for a quarter of Isle of Wight food premises were missed last year
27, March 2026·2 min readSandown councillor dismisses ‘couple of whingers’ over £100,000 Ocean Hotel land dealSandown Town Council has defended its £100,000 purchase of strategic seafront land
26, March 2026·2 min readSandown council to explore compulsory purchase powers to tackle derelictionSandown Town Council votes to research compulsory purchase orders to tackle derelict sites
23, March 2026·4 min readIsland Roads accused of ignoring residents over Firestone Copse Road one-way decisionCouncillors have criticised Island Roads over its refusal to introduce a one-way system