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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.

30, September 2026·2 min read

Island businesses and tradespeople reminded of legal duties on commercial waste

Council reminds businesses and tradespeople that work-related waste must be disposed of lawfully

29, September 2026·2 min read

Free car parks and high streets included in new Isle of Wight parking charge proposals

Council report proposes parking charges at dozens of Island sites, predicting strong opposition

25, September 2026·1 min read

Reform councillor resigns as education committee chair after four months

Reform's Island education committee chair has resigned, citing obstacles and opposition, after four months

24, September 2026·1 min read

Petition against Isle of Wight DIY waste charges passes 2,100 signatures

Daniel Moss to question council over DIY waste charges at Lynbottom and Afton Marsh

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24, September 2026·2 min read

Isle of Wight Council accepts CQC findings on Plean Dene care home

Council accepts CQC findings at Shanklin care home and outlines improvement plan

23, September 2026·1 min read

Isle of Wight fly-tipping incidents fall by almost 30 per cent, says council report

Isle of Wight Council report shows fly-tipping incidents fall almost 30 per cent between April and June compared to previous year

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23, September 2026·1 min read

Isle of Wight campsite could welcome campers year-round

The new owners say if they open all year round, they can continue full-time employment to approximately seven plus full-time staff and maintenance contractors

22, September 2026·4 min read

Council reaffirms equality commitments after heated flag debate

County Hall reaffirms equality commitments after a heated debate on LGBT safety concerns

Labour councillor for Cowes North Jock Rafferty

22, September 2026·3 min read

County Hall to press Southern Water over Springhill pumping station failures

County Hall demands transparency and accountability from Southern Water over Medina sewage discharges

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22, September 2026·2 min read

Island community groups urged to apply for £2.5m Common Ground funding

Island voluntary groups can now apply for government funding to improve community facilities

22, September 2026·2 min read

Isle of Wight Council adopts Interim Island Planning Strategy to replace 2012 Core Strategy

Councillors adopt inspector-approved local plan that now guides all Island planning decisions

18, September 2026·3 min read

Bouldnor Forest campaigners claim win over cabin plans

Forestry England halts Bouldnor Forest accommodation plans while talks with authorities continue

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