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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.

Ed Blake

19, November 2024·2 min read

Councillor Ed Blake calls for action against mental health stigma following local tragedies

Isle of Wight councillor proposes motion to prioritise mental health across all public sectors

Aerial view of bonchurch landslide

18, November 2024·1 min read

Isle of Wight council nears completion of borehole drilling to monitor ground stability

The Isle of Wight council's borehole efforts in Bonchurch aim to assess and manage landslip risks efficiently

flood sign

18, November 2024·1 min read

Shanklin culvert repair underway to tackle local flooding issues

Emergency repair of Shanklin culvert starts to address flooding concerns

green fields and trees

18, November 2024·2 min read

Ambitious two-for-one tree replacement pledge by Isle of Wight council

Isle of Wight council approves a pioneering new strategy for tree management

worker on building site new

18, November 2024·1 min read

Isle of Wight planning application list and map: 18 Nov 2024

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

dogs on a beach running in the sea

18, November 2024·2 min read

Isle of Wight council reinstates Public Spaces Protection Orders for dog control

Residents overwhelmingly support updated dog control Public Spaces Protection Orders

Outside County Hall

14, November 2024·3 min read

Sustainable drainage project begins to reduce storm overflows in Newport

Permeable paving at County Hall signals new flood prevention strategy

Geoff Brodie Jan 2017

14, November 2024·3 min read

Council’s housing strategy labelled ‘ineffective’ by Isle of Wight councillor

Isle of Wight housing failures aired during council's scrutiny committee session

Phil Jordan in council chamber

14, November 2024·2 min read

Affordable housing challenges addressed in Isle of Wight council meeting

Council leader defends housing efforts, calling it Isle of Wight' councils top issue

County Hall - looking through the lavender on other side of road

14, November 2024·2 min read

Isle of Wight councillors voice concerns over devolution and elected mayors

Isle of Wight councillors debate the impact of devolution and local mayors

Dinosaur Isle exterior with swans in foreground

14, November 2024·1 min read

Dinosaur Isle’s Blast from the Past event returns this weekend in Sandown

Dinosaur Isle event unites history enthusiasts for a weekend of archaeological wonder

British notes and coins, money cash

13, November 2024·1 min read

Over £300,000 in community grants available to combat poverty on Isle of Wight

Over £300,000 available for Island schemes to assist with living essentials needs

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