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The Conservative group of councillors join the opposition to proposed changes to parking charges.
Isle of Wight Council
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Coverage includes the council’s delegated decisions, planning applications, changes in policy and press releases.
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Local resident Daniel James says if the local landmark was repaired it could form a tourism asset offering a viewpoint for bird watchers and walkers on the coastal path
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Despite local opposition and a 1,700 petition objecting to the plans, five of the seven committee members were satisfied with the information provided by the officers.
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Dozens of Isle of Wight youngsters who want to help change Island life have put their names forward as candidates...
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A range of services, vigils and events will take place across the Isle of Wight to commemorate the 100th anniversary of the end of the First World War. OnTheWight has the details.
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The Isle of Wight councillor who introduced the removal of many free car parks and increased parking charges has himself been freely parking on double yellow lines. We've got the photos. I asked him at a public meeting - he didn't deny it.
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Independent Arts receive a grant of £7,000 to help armed forces veterans visit local schools and care homes and share their stories as part of the 'afterWARds' project.
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Isle of Wight's Law Centre has now closed after 20 years, due to funding constraints. The council explain why they couldn't help
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The Isle of Wight council say the building is of little, if any, historic value and its removal will improve some views of the conservation area when people come off the pier
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Agents for the application said the seafront hotel business had been detrimentally impacted by Covid and the redevelopment would help address the Island’s housing need
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Learn new skills for free and be part of a major restoration project
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If you're planning celebrations for next year's Diamond Jubilee, the council would like you to get in touch.
