‘We won’t get to choose whether or not we want Devolution, it is going to happen’, says council leader
Isle of Wight council to receive £1.6 million to deal with potholes in latest Government announcement
9, May 2024·1 min readCouncil relaxes road closure near landslide, providing access to car parkCouncil and Island Roads shorten road closure, grant renewed access to walkers
3, May 2024·1 min readExperts to begin borehole drilling for Bonchurch landslide analysis in the summerCouncil plans summer borehole drilling to predict future movement of the Bonchurch landslide
11, April 2024·1 min readEastern Esplanade sea defences set for completion by end of MaySetback for Eastern Esplanade reopening as sea defence works continue
11, April 2024·3 min readLeeson Road: Movement monitoring equipment to be installed around landslide areaLatest details on the installation of monitoring equipment installation to address the aftermath of the 'catastrophic' Bonchurch Landslide
9, April 2024·1 min readLetter: Call for strategic planning in response to Isle of Wight’s escalating landslipsIncreasing landslips and sea levels demand strategic planning from Isle of Wight council, says this reader
9, April 2024·1 min readHistoric East Dene estate in Bonchurch goes on sale for £2.5 millionAfter several development plans were met with strong opposition, Bonchurch's historic East Dene is listed for sale at £2.5 million
20, March 2024·2 min readLetter: Councillor Ed Blake urges firm action on Ventnor’s road stability issuesLocal councillor expresses concern over what he considers to be the council's passive approach to Ventnor landslips
10, March 2024·2 min readEd Blake on how we keep Ventnor connected to the Isle of Wight (podcast)Councillor Ed Blake discusses the vital reopening of Ventnor's Leeson Road
6, March 2024·3 min readLeeson Road closure: New focus group forms to address concerns: Listen to voxpopsVentnor residents form a focus group to tackle the impact of a closed road. Listen to the voxpops
4, March 2024·2 min readNew vision for East Dene: Restoring the poet’s grand estate on the Isle of WightHistoric Isle of Wight building set for restoration to original family home
1, March 2024·18 min readBonchurch landslide / Leeson Road: Comprehensive report from public meetingCommunity discussions intensify at public meeting over road safety and landslide risks. Read News OnTheWight's comprehensive report from the meeting
29, February 2024·2 min readLeeson Road: Details of why it isn’t open yet and when it might be reopening (updated)The Isle of Wight council's Service Director explained the reasons why the road has not been reopened yet