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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.

Polling station sign taped to a brick wall

21, March 2025·1 min read

Is your Isle of Wight councillor planning to stand down for a May by-election or carry on until 2026?

Tig Outlaw and John Medland resign from the Isle of Wight council. See what your councillor plans to do

School uniform - primary school pupils shoes and dresses -

21, March 2025·1 min read

Transition plans laid out for pupils affected by primary school closures

Isle of Wight council announces measures to support pupils and staff after closures

people holding hands

21, March 2025·2 min read

Councillors back motion to assist people who have been in care

Isle of Wight Council votes to assist care-experienced individuals facing life barriers

The new paving outside county hall with drains into the SUDS system

21, March 2025·3 min read

Innovative SuDS project aims to reduce storm overflows and enhance local environment

A new Sustainable Drainage System aims to reduce flooding around County Hall

drone flying near tree tops by kyle loftus

20, March 2025·1 min read

Drone spotted in Ventnor prompt police reports from local primary school and residents

Residents in Ventnor have raised concerns about drones flying close to homes

Jonathan Bacon

20, March 2025·1 min read

Jonathan Bacon resigns as cabinet member for education on the Isle of Wight (updated)

Isle of Wight council leader confirms the resignation of Councillor Jonathan Bacon from cabinet

Cabinet meeting

20, March 2025·3 min read

Split decision on Isle of Wight council’s plans for school closures (updated)

Just two of the five schools will close this August

Row of children with wellies on by ben wicks

20, March 2025·3 min read

Isle of Wight council opposes two-child benefit cap, seeks support from government leaders

The council voted to oppose the two-child limit, advocating for policy changes

Judges lined up outside court

20, March 2025·2 min read

Diocese of Portsmouth not ‘bluffing’ over possible school closures legal action

The Diocese of Portsmouth says it is not bluffing over possible legal action

station road wottoon

20, March 2025·1 min read

Proposed housing development plans for nine homes in Wootton Bridge

A new planning application seeks approval for nine homes in Wootton Bridge

stop road sign

19, March 2025·1 min read

Scrutiny Committee say school closure plans should not be decided by cabinet

Scrutiny Committee recommend to Cabinet that proposed school closures are decided under new committee system

Collapsed Wall in Bath Road - Nov 23

19, March 2025·2 min read

Councillor Ed Blake claims legal action over Bath Road only submitted recently (updated)

Councillor Ed Blake raises concerns over delays in the Bath Road legal case

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