Local Government Reorganisation: Councillor Brodie suggests considering merger with neighbouring councils
Fate decided for plans to convert five homes into ‘Residential Children and Parent Assessment Centre’
£35,000 proposal for Floating Bridge generators welcomed, but replacement progress lacks speed argues councillor
Wightlink’s vehicle ferries diverted via Portsmouth International Port for week-long terminal works (updated)
14, March 2024·2 min readWootton GP surgery relocation ‘closure by another name’ says local councillorIsle of Wight councillors criticise Wootton surgery's move as 'closure'
14, March 2024·3 min readWootton Bridge GP surgery to relocate permanently to Newport due to structural issuesStructural problems force Isle of Wight GP surgery to make permanent move
8, March 2024·4 min readInternational Women’s Day: Sarah Redrup on her journey to becoming the youngest Isle of Wight councillor (podcast)On International Women's Day, Sarah Redrup shares her unique path into local politics. Listen to the podcast
15, February 2024·1 min readNew renovation enhances Isle of Wight crematorium’s seating and facilitiesCrematorium upgrades offer comfort and expanded seating for Isle of Wight community
19, January 2024·1 min readIsland Roads announces new improvement projects on three key roadsMajor roadworks begin shortly; deep excavations planned for three main roads
10, January 2024·2 min readIsle of Wight parish councils to debate extra support for local Post OfficesParish councils might boost funds to save at-risk Isle of Wight Post Offices
15, December 2023·1 min readOpportunity for public involvement in upcoming Parish Council electionsIsle of Wight community invited to engage with Parish Council vacancy processes
30, November 2023·1 min readTown and Parish council seats up for grabs, local electors must actTown and Parish council vacancies: December deadlines announced
19, October 2023·2 min readIsle of Wight residents raise health concerns over location of proposed quarryResidents challenge Isle of Wight council over proposed Palmers Farm quarry health risks
2, October 2023·1 min readHelp shape your community: The latest Isle of Wight town and parish council vacanciesVacancies emerge in Isle of Wight parish and town councils - will enough people call for an election or will the seats be filled by co-option?
14, September 2023·1 min readHigh Street building eyes loft and extension for extra flatsAfter bathroom showroom transforms into a dental clinic, owner of the building aims higher into loft and extension for flats
7, September 2023·2 min readAncient woodland concerns addressed as Isle of Wight council approves second Solar Farm of the weekSunny Oaks Renewable Energy Park approved, balancing home power needs and woodland concerns