£35,000 proposal for Floating Bridge generators welcomed, but replacement progress lacks speed argues councillor
Wightlink’s vehicle ferries diverted via Portsmouth International Port for week-long terminal works (updated)
13, February 2025·2 min readCabinet member criticises Tory budget statement for ‘wilfully misrepresenting figures’Council leaders continue to refute Conservative claims of wasted reserves
13, February 2025·3 min readConservatives’ attempted boast on IWC Reserves backfires as it turns out they’re higher under AlliancePolitical move by Conservative Group of councillors backfires
13, February 2025·2 min readCouncillor Jordan responds to criticisms regarding the Alliance’s financial strategiesIsle of Wight council leader faced financial scrutiny over reserve usage in next budget
12, February 2025·1 min readIsle of Wight Labour Party highlights government support amid council budget challengesThe Isle of Wight Local Constituency Labour Party praises government funding commitments while addressing local budget challenges
12, February 2025·3 min readConservative councillors accuse Alliance of ‘frittering away’ reserves (update 2)Conservatives claim the Alliance Group are "frittering away" reserves
12, February 2025·2 min readIsle of Wight Liberal Democrats express concerns over council’s budget proposalsConcerns mount as the council’s budget threatens affordable housing and voluntary services
11, February 2025·2 min readIsle of Wight Green Party voices concerns over budget proposals and council tax riseGreen Party highlights the impact of chronic underfunding on essential local services
11, February 2025·1 min read£13 million capital spending plan targets schools, highways and social care for Isle of WightCouncil faces financial uncertainty while committing to vital infrastructure and care initiatives
11, February 2025·1 min readGovernment’s funding formula fails to account for Isle of Wight’s unique costsCouncillor Phil Jordan demands fair funding for the Isle of Wight Council's needs
6, February 2025·3 min readIsle of Wight council reveals draft budget prioritising community safety and infrastructureProposed budget addresses rising costs while enhancing infrastructure and social care 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