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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.

School chairs on desk

10, July 2024·5 min read

Birth rate drop prompts Isle of Wight council to rework school place planning

Unless changes are made now, by 2027 there will be more than 3,000 unfilled school places, say IW council

Excavation in 2013. Nick Chase (in the foreground sketching), Steve Hutt (blue jumper), Jeremy Lockwood (wearing gloves), and Penny Newberry.

10, July 2024·4 min read

New dinosaur species, Comptonatus chasei, pays homage to late collector

Rare Comptonatus chasei dinosaur species discovered, honouring collector Nick Chase's extensive legacy

Wacklands

9, July 2024·3 min read

Isle of Wight’s architectural heritage honoured at RIBA and IW Society joint event

Isle of Wight Society marks 50 years of conservation excellence at awards

vectis blue school bus

9, July 2024·1 min read

Last chance to secure a ‘spare seat’ on Isle of Wight school buses

'Spare seat' scheme for school buses closing soon—apply by Friday deadline

Desk calculator on dark background

9, July 2024·1 min read

Council leader anticipates productive ties with Isle of Wight’s new MPs

Council leader looks to MPs for progress on the long-awaited Island Deal

blueprints and pencil

8, July 2024·2 min read

Island Planning Strategy: Have your say on plans in public consultation

Shape future housing and sustainability on the Isle: join the planning consultation.

Child with hands over face

8, July 2024·3 min read

South East councils unite to form UK’s largest local authority fostering partnership

Urgent recruitment for foster carers begins with new South East hub

School uniform - primary school pupils shoes and dresses -

8, July 2024·4 min read

Isle of Wight council unveils draft strategy for ‘world-class’ education

Isle of Wight Council's draft education strategy targets world-class schooling by 2030

Ballot boxes at Isle of Wight council election count

4, July 2024·6 min read

Understanding the voting process: What happens after you cast your ballot?

Post-vote, learn the Isle of Wight's rigorous procedure for counting ballots

blackwater cycle track completed

4, July 2024·1 min read

Flooding mitigation work completed on Newport to Sandown cycle track

Upgrades complete on cycle track at Blackwater, enhancing ride quality and safety

artists impression of houses at Pennyfeathers edge

2, July 2024·2 min read

Revised Pennyfeathers project in Ryde to include more green space and amenities, say developers

Revised development plans for Pennyfeathers in Ryde open for resident consultations

southern side of the church hall - st saviours, shanklin

2, July 2024·1 min read

Plans to renovate Historic England’s at-risk Shanklin Church Hall into dwelling

Shanklin Church Hall plans conversion for funding vital repairs and renovations

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