Isle of Wight Council
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.
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The Isle of Wight council recognises the work of these Island-based environmental organisations who have been quietly trailblazing away for years
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Through consultation, it was agreed the most important feature driving the failure of a shop was the look of the building with its appearance influencing how well-liked the shop was
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More detail as to why Councillors Price and Critchison voted in favour of the scheme, which didn't receive enough votes for approval
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Don't miss the Spitfire action in Ryde for Armed Forces Day
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The draft plan includes policies that mean that affordable housing is even more affordable to Islanders, gives more protection to the countryside and that new homes will be net zero carbon
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Vacant Shoe Zone site could become Premier Stores with a 'beer cave'
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The supermarket wants to be able to continue to receive deliveries to their Newport branch 24 hours a day
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Here's how the IW council chief wrote to his staff about public consultation this week
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Shaping Newport is offering a range of dates for free parking in short-stay car parks. Details within
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Accused of being 'hard left' because they have signed up to the "Councillors against austerity campaign", Conservative group leader is challenging the "political judgement" of Island Independent councillors.
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The aim of the Adult and Community Learning Service is to encourage social, educational, economic and personal progression for individuals and families