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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.

16, July 2021·1 min read

‘Let’s put the power back into hands of the people’ says Cabinet member for Planning

The new Isle of Wight council administration want to reduce the annual housing targets and will be inviting Islanders to have their say

18, January 2010·1 min read

Extent of Damage A Pothole Can Cause

A large pothole has caused extensive damage to one reader's car.

13, December 2022·1 min read

Help shape the future of waste and recycling services on the Isle of Wight

The survey aims to gather residents' views and ideas on how the Island can recycle more and reduce its waste. The consultation will run until 23 January 2023

3, February 2016·1 min read

Future of Chair of Planning clarified after move to council Executive

Following the Executive reshuffle, questions were raised as to whether Cllr Baker-Smith would remain as Chair of the planning committee.

17, December 2013·1 min read

Handy guide for families released ahead of Christmas

The Family Information Zone (FIZ) has produced a booklet to help families ensure Christmas goes without a hitch.

6, December 2023·1 min read

Plans dropped for East Dene estate aparthotel conversion after local backlash

East Dene's aparthotel plans withdrawn after community and heritage groups voice opposition

Car loading on First day of floating bridge by Allan Marsh

5, January 2022·2 min read

Floating Bridge: Review of whether it’s cost effective to keep FB6 versus alternatives to be carried out, say Alliance

There have been a number of recommendations, one of which is to undertake a financial analysis showing whether it is cost effective to keep the current vessel in operation versus alternatives

12, May 2011·1 min read