6, March 2026·6 min readIsle of Wight Labour MP explains his vote against council budget cutsLabour MP Richard Quigley argued against budget cuts, advocating for alternative proposals
26, February 2026·6 min readIsle of Wight Council’s budget debate: A roundupIsle of Wight Council faces serious financial distress despite parking charge removals and budget adjustments
26, February 2026·1 min readCouncil reveals £6.5m waste contract surge contributing to £20m structural deficitThe IWC said, "We now have information that overall annual waste management costs are higher than the original amount budgeted by the council"
25, February 2026·1 min readCross-party collaboration sets new council budget for the coming yearMany of the proposals put forward by council officers have been scrapped
25, February 2026·1 min readRichard Quigley MP voices frustration over government misunderstanding of Isle of Wight funding issuesRichard Quigley says his language has been forthright and Anglo Saxon at times
25, February 2026·1 min readAlliance Group proposes £1.3 million budget amendment to protect Isle of Wight servicesProposed measures seek to protect local businesses and maintain essential services on the Island
25, February 2026·1 min readConservative Group presents budget amendment aimed at enhancing Isle of Wight Council operationsProposed budget amendment by the Isle of Wight Conservatives seek to improve local services and economy
24, February 2026·2 min readLiberal Democrats propose scrapping proposed parking charge increases whilst supporting key servicesLiberal Democrat budget amendment aims to reverse proposed parking charges while prioritising community and economic needs
24, February 2026·3 min readCouncil leader: We asked for fair funding – Our Island deserves better than thisGovernment's promised funding fails to address Isle of Wight's specific financial needs, says Council leader Phil Jordan
24, February 2026·4 min readPublic petition against Isle of Wight parking fees gathers more than 3,000 signaturesMore than 3,000 signatures have been collected against Isle of Wight proposed parking charges
23, February 2026·1 min readCouncillor Brodie tables radical budget amendment ahead of Wednesday’s Full Council vote (updated)Councillor Geoff Brodie's amendments focus on financial relief and social care support for residents
17, February 2026·4 min readIsle of Wight Council proposes tax rise and service changes to tackle £20 million budget deficit.Financial pressures lead Isle of Wight Council to consider drastic budget-saving measures