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Learn what’s really happening at the Isle of Wight Council at OnTheWight, reported by this award-winning team behind the Isle of Wight news service.

Coverage includes the council’s delegated decisions, planning applications, changes in policy and press releases.

EV charging by sophie jonas new

21, February 2025·1 min read

Eight new electric vehicle charging bays approved for Ryde town centre

Good news for owners of electric vehicles

Artists impression of new homes on land at Comfort Farm

21, February 2025·2 min read

Isle of Wight council rejects proposal for 14 houses in Northwood

A proposed housing development in Northwood was turned down due to planning concerns

blueprints and pencil

21, February 2025·1 min read

Plans for starter home flats in Sandown, seek approval

A development aims to replace two existing apartments with four flats in Sandown

Workmen at Birch close

20, February 2025·2 min read

Councillors and residents accuse developer of breaching planning conditions in Freshwater

Isle of Wight planning authorities investigate developer's actions following condition breaches

The Gaiety derelict site

20, February 2025·5 min read

Understanding why Le Veness and The Gaiety developments on Ventnor’s seafront have stalled

OnTheWight speaks with the owners of Le Veness and The Gaiety to find out what's happening

Judges lined up outside court

20, February 2025·4 min read

Diocese of Portsmouth initiates potential Judicial Review against Isle of Wight school closures

The Diocese of Portsmouth has initiated steps toward a Judicial Review of school closures

godshill tea room

20, February 2025·1 min read

Plans aim to enhance Godshill’s tourism with residential conversion and new tearoom

Godshill’s High Street may see a new dwelling alongside a replacement tea room

artists impression of retail park by sandown airport

20, February 2025·2 min read

Appeal filed for proposed commercial and leisure park near Isle of Wight Airport

Plans for a new commercial and leisure park next to Isle of Wight Airport are being appealed

Joe Robertson giving his Maiden Speech in Parliament

19, February 2025·2 min read

Joe Robertson criticises Government’s mayoral consultation as ‘a shambles’ for Isle of Wight

The MP condemns Government's mayoral consultation as inadequate for Isle of Wight residents

Books and apple and ABC blocks on a school desk

19, February 2025·3 min read

New strategies required for underperforming pupils as Isle of Wight education report reveals gaps

Isle of Wight council introduces new School Improvement Team to address educational challenges

Claire Critchison in the countryside

18, February 2025·2 min read

Concerns grow over potential ‘Family Farm Tax’ affecting local agriculture on the Isle of Wight

The Green Party and NFU highlight the importance of supporting local agriculture in the Isle of Wight

Yarmouth Primary School from Google Maps new

18, February 2025·1 min read

Approval of former Yarmouth CE Primary School sale to charity could be imminent

A decision on the sale of the former Yarmouth CE Primary School site to charity is pending

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