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Isle of Wight Council

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.

Isle of Wight council offices - County Hall building

16, September 2026·3 min read

Isle of Wight receives £6 million government funding for adult social care and children’s services

Isle of Wight receives £6 million government funding, sparking debate over adequacy

Bouldnor Forest from the air

16, September 2026·2 min read

Isle of Wight Council to debate loophole in law allowing forest glamping development

Isle of Wight Council debates controversial 1960 law enabling forest holiday accommodation development

Recycling Guide Stickers on bins

15, September 2026·3 min read

Isle of Wight Council urges residents to check waste habits for Recycle Week

Council shares kerbside recycling and waste guidance for Islanders during Recycle Week 2026

Road view of the application site

15, September 2026·2 min read

Neighbours object to plans for four homes on East Cowes garden land

Neighbours oppose four low cost chalet bungalows planned for garden land in East Cowes

The planning committee - 8th September 2026

14, September 2026·2 min read

East Cowes children’s home wins approval despite objections

Isle of Wight planners approve East Cowes children's crisis home despite safety objections

James Whelan in a council meeting

12, September 2026·2 min read

Councillor says Island Roads relationship is being rebuilt

James Whelan says Island Roads trust is rebuilding as consultation motion looms

Labour councillor for Cowes North Jock Rafferty

12, September 2026·2 min read

Councillor calls for scrutiny of Southern Water pumping station

Councillor Jock Rafferty's motion urges Southern Water transparency after May's Medina pollution

Ventnor Bus Depot

11, September 2026·1 min read

Ventnor Coach Station demolition approved to make way for redevelopment

Planning permission granted to demolish long-vacant coach station in town centre

Ventnor coastline, where investigations continue as part of the Ventnor Coastal Defence Scheme

11, September 2026·3 min read

Ventnor seafront investigations to begin next week as coastal defence work continues

Boreholes, trial pits and marine surveys start on Ventnor seafront this month

Jonathan Bacon

9, September 2026·1 min read

Jonathan Bacon rejects claims Isle of Wight is caught up in Hampshire LGR pause

Council leader says Hampshire's reorganisation review has no bearing on the Island

north street playground

9, September 2026·1 min read

Three Island playgrounds set for upgrades after £270,000 funding award

£270,000 government funding will upgrade three Island playgrounds, with families shaping designs

70 St Johns Road, Ryde

9, September 2026·1 min read

Plans submitted to convert Ryde’s former Terminus Hotel into new hotel

Plans to convert Ryde's empty former Terminus Hotel into ten-bedroom visitor accommodation

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