£35,000 proposal for Floating Bridge generators welcomed, but replacement progress lacks speed argues councillor
30, January 2025·3 min readControversial school closures face backlash from Isle of Wight Council’s full councilCouncillors express concerns over school closures as the cabinet prepares for a final decision.
30, January 2025·2 min readIsle of Wight policy forum to discuss making suicide prevention ‘everybody’s business’ (updated)An Isle of Wight forum will discuss plans to enhance suicide prevention and mental wellbeing
29, January 2025·2 min readProposed housing development near Newport faces criticism over environmental and flooding concernsMore objections arise as Newport housing plans return, raising environmental and flooding issues
29, January 2025·2 min readProposal to transform Victorian warehouse in Ryde into three studio flatsPlans for three studio flats in a vacant Ryde warehouse are now under review
29, January 2025·2 min readRevised plans for Sunny Oaks renewable energy park near Wootton Bridge resubmittedThe Sunny Oaks Renewable Energy Park project aims to supply energy to 5,898 homes
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