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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.

10, August 2024·3 min read

New road surfacing method on the Isle of Wight raises concerns among some drivers

Residents express worry over potential damage from new surface dressing road treatment. Island Roads responds

8, August 2024·2 min read

Ryde’s revitalised interchange celebrated as milestone in town’s development

Ryde interchange's completion marks a key chapter in the town's transformation journey

8, August 2024·4 min read

Letter: PTEC should face proper scrutiny for shifting stance on Ventnor project conditions

This reader is challenging modifications to the PTEC tidal power project, emphasising a need to uphold environmental safeguards

Tash Dix, David Vrba and Madeline Clewett by the rockface

8, August 2024·2 min read

Gills Cliff Road: High-tensile steel netting secures road for reopening (updated)

Ventnor's Gills Cliff Road reopens this week after major safety improvements by Island Roads

7, August 2024·1 min read

Inteliports drone trial in Cowes postponed for additional resident consultation this week

Drone delivery trial in Cowes pushed back after valuable local resident feedback

Natasha Dix, service director for waste, environment and planning at the Isle of Wight Council, and Nick Mills, director of environment and innovation at Southern Water

7, August 2024·3 min read

Cutting-edge nature-based drainage systems unveiled by Southern Water and Isle council

Southern Water will also be funding two new drainage specialists who will work for the council

6, August 2024·1 min read

Demolition notice issued for Yaverland’s ‘outdated public toilet block’

Yaverland's public toilets to be replaced with new, improved facilities by year-end

Illustration of house at heathfield camp site

6, August 2024·1 min read

Proposed Freshwater development to offer affordable homes and retail space

Heathfield Farm's potential new dwellings open for community feedback and consultation

(Standing) Ellie Rutherford and Shannon Roper. (Crouching) Cat Monteith and Angie Bish

6, August 2024·1 min read

Ryde Library combines community fun with fundraising for family-focused charity

Ryde Library champions 'Messy Mums' charity with significant donation of baby essentials

A pair of dogs on the beach in the summer

6, August 2024·1 min read

Councillor urges Isle of Wight council to follow Cornwall’s lead on dog access to beaches

Ventnor councillor highlights benefits of relaxed dog restrictions on local beaches

Point of view of someone in the sea looking out to the sunset

5, August 2024·2 min read

Tidal energy project set to begin in Ventnor with PTEC at the helm this autumn (updated)

PTEC is gearing up for the onshore construction of Ventnor's tidal energy centre

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

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