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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.

Sanderlings on the beach at Ryde and Seaview

6, October 2026·7 min read

How you can help sanderlings at Ryde and Seaview this winter

Local partners launch efforts to protect sanderlings visiting Ryde and Seaview's beaches each winter

St Andrews Community Centre on St Andrew's Street, Cowes

6, October 2026·1 min read

Councillors to rule on SEN school plan for Cowes community centre

Councillors to decide whether Cowes community centre can become an SEN school

6, October 2026·3 min read

East Cowes Town Council rejects Floating Bridge fare rises

East Cowes councillors reject Floating Bridge fare rises as questions grow over the savings figures

Isle of Wight council offices - County Hall building

5, October 2026·4 min read

Isle of Wight Council says budget proposals are options only, with no decisions made

Isle of Wight Council reassures residents that budget proposals are options only with nothing decided yet

4, October 2026·3 min read

Petition launched against new Isle of Wight parking charges (updated)

A petition opposing Isle of Wight parking charges, launched by Cowes resident Adam Provis, gathers support

4, October 2026·2 min read

Healthwatch manager warns Isle of Wight health and care systems under severe pressure

Healthwatch manager warns councillors the Island's health and care systems are strained

3, October 2026·2 min read

£12.6 million high needs overspend forecast for Isle of Wight children’s services

Councillor asks what happens if government won't cover Island's high needs deficit

People standing outside county hall for Southern Water Protest

3, October 2026·2 min read

Campaigners question council’s handling of Southern Water no-confidence petition

Campaigners want the council's handling of their Southern Water petition formally reviewed

Bench and trees in Fort Victoria Country Park

2, October 2026·2 min read

Fort Victoria parking charges would hit trade, visitors warn

Visitors fear proposed Fort Victoria charges would harm trade and deter holidaymakers

Benjamin Bradley - UK Parliament official portraits 2017

1, October 2026·2 min read

Reform UK’s local government chief accidentally sends internal policy documents to opposition councillors

Reform UK's local government chief accidentally circulates confidential policy documents to Isle of Wight councillors

1, October 2026·2 min read

Isle of Wight Council could spend extra £340,000 on tourism marketing over five years

Councillors will decide whether to commit an extra £340,000 to Island tourism marketing

three children out on a walk in country holding hands

1, October 2026·2 min read

Foster carers and young people help shape new name for Island fostering service

Isle of Wight Council's fostering service relaunches as Foster Together after consultation

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