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Isle of Wight Council

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.

Artists impression of the Solent Freedom Tunnel portal at Whippingham, IOW.

5, September 2017·2 min read

‘Fury’ of Mainland councillors over lack of consultation on fixed link proposals

Mainland councillors have expressed 'fury' at proposals for a Solent Tunnel and they say, the lack of consultation with them. Those responsible for the plans say councillors are "difficult to pin down" and blame Mainland council transport officers for not passing on details.

8, February 2013·2 min read

Medina Yard: See the first sketches / Read the report

Read up on the report from the developer of this major site in Cowes and see the first sketches.

Visit from 6th Newport Scout Group to County Hall

2, February 2023·1 min read

Scout group experience the inner workings of Local Government with a visit to County Hall

6th Newport Scout Group visited County Hall to learn about local democracy and heard talks from council leaders, including the chairman and macebearer

17, May 2013·1 min read

Island Roads link poor standard of road repair to lack of asphalt plant

Despite former-councillor Eddie Giles previously insisting there was no link between Eurovia receiving planning permission for their proposed asphalt plant and Island Roads being able to deliver their contract, a comment from Eurovia seems to suggest otherwise.

3, December 2013·1 min read

Councillor calls for inquiry into Ecoisland

Following founder's death, Police announced investigation was continuing, but are delaying queries about current status.

9, November 2024·1 min read

Brading faces increased council tax to maintain services, warns Mayor

Mayor announces Brading's precept increase essential for maintaining local services and facilities

19, November 2012·2 min read

Steve Beynon on changes to Riverside booking process

Steve Beynon responded to our inquries about new restrictions on bookings at the Riverside Centre, but important questions still remain unanswered

1, March 2018·2 min read

The Island deserves better than ’death by a thousand cuts’ says Indie

Leader of the Island Independent group of councillors said opportunities to pursue measures that could significantly improve Council finances were ignored at last night's budget meeting by the Conservative councillors.

12, June 2024·1 min read

Ensure your vote counts – consider registering for a postal vote: Key dates and new ID requirements explained

Don't miss out on your chance to vote. There is still time to register or to change to a postal vote, ensuring your voting experience is much easier and stress-free

22, May 2012·2 min read