Isle of Wight council seeks partners for children’s holiday activities and food programme: Deadline looms
Government grants Isle of Wight £12.7m for 22 new all electric buses in sustainability push (updated)
Floating Bridge 7: In depth conversation with Council Leader on plans for new floating bridge and what went wrong with FB6 (podcast)
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
8, February 2024·3 min readAdult Social Care a priority in Isle of Wight council’s tough budget decisionsLouise takes a dive into the council's budget papers to see what's is being proposed for the coming year
7, February 2024·4 min readIsle of Wight council to freeze car park charges but increase council tax: See budget plans for coming yearCar park charges on hold, but rise in council tax as Isle of Wight council navigates years of government-driven austerity
31, January 2024·2 min readCash-strapped council approves parking charge rise for third consecutive yearParking fees on the Isle of Wight set to increase, generating additional income for cash-strapped council