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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.

dogs on a beach running in the sea

30, September 2024·2 min read

Isle of Wight council seeks public feedback on dog control regulations

Residents' feedback sought on Public Spaces Protection Orders for dogs

Newport Road Disabled Bays

30, September 2024·1 min read

Island Roads’ parking restrictions clash with guidance from council’s Parking Services

Ventnor's Blue Badge parking dispute: Island Roads versus the council's parking service's department

Fire at Lynnbottom

30, September 2024·1 min read

Isle of Wight council reassures public after fire at Lynnbottom tip (update 2)

Lynnbottom HWRC fire contained, no injuries, but the site remains closed today

Jonathan bacon and Ashley Whittaker at Oakfield Primary meeting

27, September 2024·3 min read

Education officials remain tight-lipped on specifics of school transition support

Transition support plans underway, pending outcome of school reorganisation say officials

a lit cigarette burning on the side of some railings

27, September 2024·1 min read

Public Health Director urges Isle of Wight residents to quit smoking this Stoptober

Isle of Wight Council promotes Stoptober for a smoke-free, healthier community

Ryde Town Hall - Ryde Theatre

27, September 2024·1 min read

Ryde Town Council appoints enforcement officer to address Town Hall decay

Safety concerns prompt Ryde Town Council to enforce Town Hall preservation actions

Borehold rig on Leeson Road

26, September 2024·1 min read

Concerns mount over ‘slow’ progress on Ventnor’s Leeson Road works

The promised seven-day working week appears to have switched to 12 days on, two days off

Inside a lounge cafe and bar

26, September 2024·2 min read

Former Cowes Methodist Church set for transformation into a Lounge cafe bar

Cowes Methodist Church may become a Lounges café bar, pending planning permission

landscape lane plans - street scene - Peter Ferns Architecture

26, September 2024·2 min read

Newport residents to have clearer consultation after housing plan removed from committee agenda (updated)

Isle of Wight planning officer postpones housing plan over public consultation discrepancies

Toothbrushes in pot against plain background

26, September 2024·1 min read

Isle of Wight council leader addresses crisis in local NHS dentistry provision

Council leader writes to the Integrated Care Board, demanding improved NHS dental services on the Island

flooding in ryde

26, September 2024·3 min read

Independent investigations reveal Newport, East Cowes and Ryde’s flood causes and recommendations

Severe flooding prompts Isle of Wight council's insight and preventative action plans

Jonathan Bacon

25, September 2024·2 min read

Isle of Wight council warns against misinformation during school consultation

Education member cautions against 'false information' during Isle of Wight school talks

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