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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.

call centre headphones on desk

4, April 2024·1 min read

Isle of Wight council contact centre cuts weekend service to save costs

To save £29,400, the council contact centre limits services to weekdays only

Two people sitting with papers and laptops planning

3, April 2024·1 min read

Former Isle of Wight church hall could be replaced by new home development

A house could replace Rookley's unused church hall after planning approval

Ryde Lawn Tennis Club - Google Maps 1

3, April 2024·2 min read

Padel tennis craze set to land on the Isle of Wight with new sports facility

Ryde Tennis Club seeks to introduce Isle of Wight's first Padel courts

queue at lynnbottom tip

3, April 2024·2 min read

Isle of Wight residents advised to avoid early arrivals at recycling centres

Avoid early arrivals at the dump to prevent queues, Isle of Wight council advises

Former chapel on Rectory Road - Google Maps

3, April 2024·1 min read

Former Catholic Chapel set for transformation into a Yoga Studio

A Yoga Studio transformation is planned for former Roman Catholic Chapel

British notes and coins, money cash

2, April 2024·2 min read

Isle of Wight council tax bills rise with surprising local precept variations

Council tax bills rise across the Isle of Wight, with some precepts tripling

Red Arrows over Ryde

28, March 2024·2 min read

Ryde to host thrilling Red Arrows display for Armed Forces Day celebrations

Ryde prepares for a spectacular Red Arrows performance commemorating D-Day anniversary

Corner of East Street and Pyle Street - google maps

27, March 2024·1 min read

Newport land purchase paves way for affordable housing and job creation

Newport set for housing development as council approves purchase of derelict land

swimming pool with lanes

27, March 2024·2 min read

Isle of Wight swimming pools set for green transformation with Sport England funding

£258,000 boost for Isle of Wight pools to implement green energy solutions

woman writing on paper with pen, sat at a table with coffee cup nearby

27, March 2024·1 min read

Help shape your community: The latest Isle of Wight town and parish council vacancies

Will enough people call for an election or will the seats be filled by co-option?

Child decorating easter eggs by jeshoots-com

27, March 2024·2 min read

Easter waste and recycling collections to run as normal on the Isle of Wight

Isle of Wight Household Recycling Centres open over Easter, booking required

Tour of Britain cyclists racing up hill

27, March 2024·1 min read

Tour of Britain coming to Isle of Wight: Door still open? (updated)

After setbacks in 2022, there is still an appetite from IWC to host Tour of Britain, claims official from British Cycling

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