21, October 2024·2 min readIsle of Wight school closures raise concerns of social inequality and mental strainCouncillors address social inequality and mental wellbeing in Isle of Wight school closure plans debate
18, October 2024·1 min readCouncil urges ‘compassion and kindness’ in discussions over proposed Isle of Wight school closures (updated)School closure proposals spark considerable interest and debate on the Isle of Wight
18, October 2024·2 min readIsle of Wight residents raise concerns about proposed primary school closuresIslanders question council on school closure proposals during engaging public scrutiny meeting
18, October 2024·1 min readNew bid for Freshwater site conversion despite local resistanceFreshwater garage may become an office, facing opposition after three conversion failures
18, October 2024·2 min readShorwell Parish Council seeks to save historic footbridge with a replicaShorwell Parish Council applies to replace unsafe, historic bridge
16, October 2024·2 min readIsle of Wight council faces £5.7 million overspend amid social care pressuresAdult social care and children's services pressures lead to council's budget concerns
16, October 2024·2 min readIsle of Wight council Pension Fund sees growth amid challenging economyDraft annual report shows Isle of Wight Council Pension Fund moving in promising direction. Reassuring news for anyone with an IWC pension
15, October 2024·2 min readCouncillor backs sale of Whippingham land for transport and logistics jobsSale of Whippingham plot expected to create logistics jobs on the Isle of Wight
15, October 2024·2 min readIsle of Wight residents defaulting on council tax face increased court fees in 2025 (updated)Court fees for council tax non-payment on the Isle of Wight will increase next year
14, October 2024·2 min readSafety concerns lead to the demolition of historic former free school wall (updated)Necessary demolition of Vectis Hall's unsafe wall prompts listed building consent request
14, October 2024·3 min readBrading residents rally against proposed primary school closure despite rainy weatherBraving the rain, Brading community protests against the potential school closure
14, October 2024·3 min readIsle of Wight council reviews plans to convert 17th-century summerhouseShanklin residents consider turning a historic summerhouse into a retirement home