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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.

vectis hall wall that was demolished

25, November 2024·1 min read

Consent granted for demolition of Vectis Hall’s unsafe 19th-century wall

Ryde Town Council receives permission for the dangerous wall that was demolished due to safety concerns

Artists impression of new homes on land at Comfort Farm

25, November 2024·1 min read

Proposed 14-house development on the outskirts of Northwood

Comforts Farm family aims to contribute to local housing with a new development

Drawing of the proposed studio and accommodation

25, November 2024·1 min read

Seaview’s vintage car and bike storage to become artist studio and garage

Planning sought for a Seaview building transformation into a solar-panelled studio

planning key on a computer keyboard

25, November 2024·1 min read

Isle of Wight planning application list and map: 25 Nov 2024

Stay up-to-date with local planning developments with OnTheWight's planning list and map

children playing tug of war in a field by the edge of woodland

25, November 2024·2 min read

Over 1,200 places for children’s holiday activities on the Isle of Wight this Christmas

Isle of Wight council provides free Christmas activities and meals for eligible children

white on red sale sign by markus spiske

22, November 2024·2 min read

Council-owned sites up for sale may not guarantee social housing on the Isle of Wight

Council sites for sale might not be used for Isle of Wight social housing says leader

British notes and coins, money cash

22, November 2024·2 min read

No relief for Isle of Wight students as bus fares set to rise in 2025

As the fare cap is due to rise to £3 in January, students call for more subsidies

woman at a bus stop

21, November 2024·2 min read

Isle of Wight council to receive £1.8m boost for bus service improvements

Labour Government delivers £1.8m for Isle of Wight's bus service improvement

Man with head in his hands

21, November 2024·2 min read

County Hall passes motion for proactive mental health and suicide stigma reduction

Motion passed for urgent action on mental health and suicide prevention

mechanics tools hanging on wall

21, November 2024·3 min read

Isle of Wight council passes motion appealing for small business support

Council unanimously backs motion for government help with small business pressures

Peacock butterfly on daisies

21, November 2024·3 min read

Councillors endorse plan to enhance Isle of Wight’s natural and historic landscapes

Councillors green-light ambitious five-year conservation strategy for Isle's Area of Natural Beauty

lots of tea light candles

21, November 2024·1 min read

‘Lights of Love’ service to pay tribute to lost loved ones on Isle of Wight

Special chapel service to unite friends and families in memory this December

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