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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.

11, December 2014·1 min read

Find out about changes to waste collections over the holiday period

Watch out for changes to the waste collections over the Christmas and New Year period.

7, December 2016·1 min read

Long holding times to Isle of Wight council call centre to be investigated

Calling the council can sometimes mean a 40-minute wait for someone to deal with your query. Cllr Dave Stewart says he's going to spend the day there trying to find out why it takes so long.

Architect drawings for new homes on Horsebridge Hill

22, January 2024·2 min read

Potential Newport housing boost with 200 new homes, with some for key workers, proposed (updated)

Newport could see 200 new homes with key worker accommodation if approved

11, August 2010·1 min read

Rumour: Something Fishy Happening At County Hall?

Read on to find out more

Inside a film studio - black and white image

4, August 2024·2 min read

Medina Film Studios: Proposed development to boost Isle of Wight economy with 100s of new jobs

The much anticipated Medina Film Studios are expected to generate hundreds of jobs and will be a game changer for the Isle of Wight

22, September 2010·1 min read

Westminster House: Demo At County Hall Today

Demo against closure of Westminster House at 5pm today

2, September 2011·1 min read

Water Off Cowes Beach Passes Quality Tests

Second test on water just off Cowes Beach passes tests to meet strict EU guidelines

Fire engine - IW Fire service name in full

19, November 2018·2 min read

Firefighters boycott training exercise in protest at job cuts

Firefighters say that as a whole-time crew, workforce morale is at an all time low. They marked themselves as 'unavailable' on Saturday in protest at the seven crew whose contracts are being terminated at the end of the year.

14, March 2011·1 min read

Libraries: Isle of Wight Council “Unlawful” Decision Challenge

Human Rights Lawyers may take IWC to High Court if they don't withdraw library proposals

14, June 2023·1 min read

Isle of Wight Armed Forces Day 2023: Flypast timings and more revealed

Details unveiled for Isle of Wight Armed Forces Day; an action-packed line-up featuring parades, flypasts, thrilling aerobatic displays and even a world class BMX team

View of the South West coast of the Island from Tennyson Down

25, August 2023·1 min read

Bank Holiday waste collection: What you need to know

Get ready for a seamless bank holiday with unchanged waste services and eco-friendly celebration ideas

1, June 2010·2 min read

Grave Concerns For Northwood House As Council Pulls Out

There has been much consternation about the future of Northwood House in Cowes and none more so since the Isle...

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