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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.

Amey staff member with bin

2, August 2024·3 min read

Isle of Wight council to analyse waste of 100 households

Council launches initiative to analyse household waste, with the aim of boosting Isle of Wight's recycling

Goldfish in bags

1, August 2024·5 min read

RSPCA calls for a ban on pets as prizes across England and Wales

RSPCA drives ban on pets as prizes, supported by South East residents

Meeting Councillor Ian Stephens, Deputy leader of the Isle of Wight Council, at County Hal

1, August 2024·2 min read

German apprentices visit Isle of Wight in ongoing Coburg friendship celebrations

Isle of Wight council celebrates Coburg ties by hosting German business administration apprentices

Coins and a five pound £5 note

1, August 2024·1 min read

Isle of Wight Council seeks public input on proposed Council Tax Support Scheme changes

Isle of Wight Council announces consultation on Council Tax Support Scheme changes

lego mini figure builder

31, July 2024·1 min read

‘Grey belt’ land could address affordable housing targets under new government plan

New 'grey belt' land development could play a major role in Labour's planning reform

Workman fitting windows in a new house build

31, July 2024·2 min read

Isle of Wight could see substantial rise in housing targets under new Government planning strategy (update 2)

Island Planning Strategy faces challenges with revised National Planning Policy Framework and a potential increase in housing targets

New Forest volunteers at Fort Victoria Country Park

30, July 2024·1 min read

New Forest volunteers lay 100 metres of stone paths at Fort Victoria

Volunteers transform muddy Fort Victoria trails into accessible paths for all visitors

polling station sign by bagelmouse

30, July 2024·1 min read

Successful voter ID implementation at Isle of Wight General Election polls

Nearly all Isle of Wight voters met photo ID requirements at polls for the General Election

Beach scene from the Isle of Wight

26, July 2024·1 min read

Family-friendly fossil hunting on the Isle of Wight for just £2

Explore Fort Victoria with the ranger for rock pooling and fossil hunting

child on a sofa reading a book

26, July 2024·2 min read

Marvellous Makers challenge to keep Isle of Wight youngsters reading this summer

Isle of Wight's Summer Reading Challenge ignites children's imagination and creative arts

children in africa holding up laptops and smiling

25, July 2024·2 min read

Council’s unused laptops to empower students in underprivileged African communities

Isle of Wight council's old tech finds new purpose in global digital literacy efforts

Artist's impression of middleton housing development

24, July 2024·2 min read

Bembridge must share some responsibility for Island housing, says Captiva Homes

Developer responds to Bembridge housing protests with a pledge for affordable homes

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