£35,000 proposal for Floating Bridge generators welcomed, but replacement progress lacks speed argues councillor
9, January 2025·1 min readFormer Isle of Wight chocolate shop building granted approval for retail useThe Isle of Wight council has approved retail plans for a historic cottage
8, January 2025·1 min readPlans for ten-treatment room dental clinic in Ryde submitted to councilDamira Dental Studios plans to convert the former Barclays Bank building in Ryde into a dental surgery with ten treatment rooms
6, January 2025·3 min readTen key decisions to be voted on by Isle of Wight council this weekIsle of Wight council will vote on ten important matters, including devolution, anti-poverty initiatives and transport plans
23, December 2024·2 min readIsle of Wight pub to introduce ‘high quality’ B&B suites in YarmouthYarmouth pub diversifies with new en-suite bedrooms and family suite
22, December 2024·1 min readLow-cost housing initiative plans to enhance Ryde’s social and economic conditionsRyde High Street may gain two affordable studio flats, pending council approval
20, December 2024·1 min readSouthern Water plans expansion of St Helens Wastewater Treatment WorksSt Helens Wastewater Treatment Works poised for expansion to meet future demands
20, December 2024·3 min read14-house development in Northwood faces community objectionsProposed Northwood housing development meets local resistance over safety and environmental concerns
20, December 2024·1 min readKnighton Sandpit recycling operations face opposition from Newchurch Parish CouncilRenewal of Knighton Sandpit recycling plant faces objection from Newchurch Parish Council
20, December 2024·3 min readIsle of Wight’s Northwood House set for modern facilities upgradeNorthwood House Charitable Trust receives approval to update historic Isle of Wight venue
20, December 2024·3 min readIsle of Wight council chair criticises process for Cowes floating bridge replacementCouncil chair rebukes 'slow response' for Cowes floating bridge's much-needed replacement
19, December 2024·1 min readGovernment inspectors praise ‘welcoming’ and ‘good’ Isle of Wight schoolWootton Community Primary praised for enthusiasm in learning and a 'good' rating
19, December 2024·2 min readFreshwater housing development condition change rejected by Isle of Wight plannersIsle of Wight council Planning Committee denies a change to a key housing condition