Isle of Wight home education community speaks out after heartbreak at PCC Donna Jones’s ‘criminal behaviour’ claims
Donna Jones (PCC) fails to provide stats to backup her home educated children ‘more likely to engage in criminal behaviour’ claims
New viability study proposed to address Isle of Wight’s transport challenges and economic impact (updated)
27, February 2025·1 min readIsle of Wight Youth Hub shows promising results for young job seekersCouncil leader praises Youth Hub model for effective employment and mental health support
27, February 2025·1 min readIsle of Wight council calls for consultation on farming tax implications (updated)Councillors urge government to reconsider agricultural tax changes impacting local farming
27, February 2025·1 min readCouncil celebrates 30 years as independent authority while addressing government changesMichael Lilley proposes assurance for Isle of Wight Council's independence amid change
26, February 2025·1 min readParish council opposes proposed wooden boat store on Isle of Wight seafrontNettlestone and Seaview Parish Council objects to Timothy Lyle's boat storage proposal
25, February 2025·3 min readIsle of Wight councillor seeks assurance from government on maintaining independent authorityCouncillor Lilley calls for governmental assurance to keep the Isle of Wight Council independent
24, February 2025·1 min readIsle of Wight council to vote on 2025/26 budget and 4.99% tax rise this weekWatch on as Isle of Wight councillors vote on a challenging 2025/26 budget and council tax rise this Wednesday
21, February 2025·1 min readCowes floating bridge incurs half a million-pound loss in the past yearThe Cowes floating bridge suffered a half a million-pound loss last year
21, February 2025·1 min readEight new electric vehicle charging bays approved for Ryde town centreGood news for owners of electric vehicles
21, February 2025·2 min readIsle of Wight council rejects proposal for 14 houses in NorthwoodA proposed housing development in Northwood was turned down due to planning concerns
21, February 2025·1 min readPlans for starter home flats in Sandown, seek approvalA development aims to replace two existing apartments with four flats in Sandown
20, February 2025·2 min readCouncillors and residents accuse developer of breaching planning conditions in FreshwaterIsle of Wight planning authorities investigate developer's actions following condition breaches
20, February 2025·1 min readPlans aim to enhance Godshill’s tourism with residential conversion and new tearoomGodshill’s High Street may see a new dwelling alongside a replacement tea room