Hampshire and Isle of Wight Air Ambulance funds portable defibrillators for non-stop community support
16, October 2024·2 min readIsle of Wight council Pension Fund sees growth amid challenging economyDraft annual report shows Isle of Wight Council Pension Fund moving in promising direction. Reassuring news for anyone with an IWC pension
4, April 2024·1 min readIsle of Wight council raises fees for marriages, funerals, and cremationsNew price increase for Isle of Wight registrar services hits costs for weddings and funerals
4, April 2024·1 min readIsle of Wight council contact centre cuts weekend service to save costsTo save £29,400, the council contact centre limits services to weekdays only
29, February 2024·1 min readIsle of Wight council reinstates £50,000 Exceptional Hardship FundThe ‘Exceptional Hardship Fund’ was scrapped last month through a Conservative Party motion, but has been voted back thanks to a Green Party/Alliance motion
29, February 2024·3 min readOpposition’s amendment forces Isle of Wight council to adopt new budget plans (updated)Isle of Wight council must implement opposition-led schemes after amendment passes
28, February 2024·1 min readHigher tax rates for second homes and empty properties approved by Isle of Wight councilHigher council tax rates for second homes and empty properties starting April
28, February 2024·1 min readConservative Group criticises ‘weak’ Isle of Wight council budget proposalBudget debate looms, as Isle of Wight Conservatives propose alternative
28, February 2024·4 min readOver half of UK councils at risk of bankruptcy, LGIU report revealsLGIU report warns over half UK councils face risk of bankruptcy soon
27, February 2024·3 min readIsle of Wight Lib Dems propose focus on housing, mental health and support for women moving on after traumaIsle of Wight Lib Dems push for enhanced support in trauma, mental health, and housing in the 2024/25 council budget
26, February 2024·2 min readIsle of Wight political groups propose changes to 2024/25 council budgetAlternative budget propositions include housing boost and special needs facility investments
13, February 2024·2 min readIsle of Wight council cabinet member refutes bankruptcy fears amid financial challengesIsle of Wight cabinet member denies bankruptcy likelihood, but faces significant financial challenges
8, February 2024·2 min readIsle of Wight council leader emphasises support for residents in ‘tough budget’Council leader highlights efforts to support Island residents amid financial challenges