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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.

Man with head in his hands

21, November 2024·2 min read

County Hall passes motion for proactive mental health and suicide stigma reduction

Motion passed for urgent action on mental health and suicide prevention

mechanics tools hanging on wall

21, November 2024·3 min read

Isle of Wight council passes motion appealing for small business support

Council unanimously backs motion for government help with small business pressures

Peacock butterfly on daisies

21, November 2024·3 min read

Councillors endorse plan to enhance Isle of Wight’s natural and historic landscapes

Councillors green-light ambitious five-year conservation strategy for Isle's Area of Natural Beauty

lots of tea light candles

21, November 2024·1 min read

‘Lights of Love’ service to pay tribute to lost loved ones on Isle of Wight

Special chapel service to unite friends and families in memory this December

Coins and a five pound £5 note

21, November 2024·3 min read

Isle of Wight council approves enhanced support package for low-income residents

Council tax relief for struggling Isle of Wight residents; plan approved by Full Council

white letter box at the crematorium

20, November 2024·1 min read

Bereaved offered comfort with memorial garden’s unique post box service

A white post box at the Isle of Wight Crematorium for heartfelt letters to lost loved ones is now available

chickens on grass

20, November 2024·2 min read

Isle of Wight bird keepers urged to guard against bird flu risks (updated)

Essential bird flu prevention measures highlighted for Isle of Wight avian owners

12 high street shanklin

20, November 2024·1 min read

Two one-bedroom flats to replace storage area above charity shop in Shanklin

Shanklin High Street development gains approval for flats above former charity shop

The outside of the former Chocolate Island Cottage

19, November 2024·1 min read

Grade II listed Isle of Wight cottage set for retail and residential revamp

Conversion plans for former chocolate shop to include retail space and residence

landscape view of sandown from brading downs by Roger J Millward

19, November 2024·2 min read

Isle of Wight council to vote on five-year plan for protected landscape

Council to decide on Isle of Wight National Landscape's five-year management plan

A 'yes we are open' sign on a shop door

19, November 2024·2 min read

Isle of Wight councillor urges support for small businesses after recent struggles

Isle of Wight businesses need governmental support, councillor submits motion to discuss support

School uniform - primary school pupils shoes and dresses -

19, November 2024·1 min read

Primary school admissions now open on Isle of Wight for next academic year

Parents can now register children for 2025 primary school term

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