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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.

Gurnard free, with beach huts and the Solent in the distance

25, March 2024·2 min read

The Salty Siren gets green light for seafront trade in Gurnard despite objections

New beachside concession, The Salty Siren, to be available for Gurnard visitors

25, March 2024·2 min read

Open Letter to council leader: Council leader’s commitment to Ryde’s green-fields questioned

Councillor Spink confronts Phil Jordan over what he says is a broken Ryde green-fields preservation promise

22, March 2024·1 min read

Free parking at work reinstated for Blue Badge holding Isle of Wight council staff

Council staff with blue badges will be able to park for free while working

22, March 2024·1 min read

Isle of Wight councillors agree allowances for coming year

Council allowances for Isle of Wight members determined, with potential for annual uplift

22, March 2024·2 min read

Government grants Isle of Wight £12.7m for 22 new all electric buses in sustainability push (updated)

Isle of Wight council and Southern Vectis secure £12.7m for a fleet of zero emission buses

21, March 2024·1 min read

Draft Island Planning Strategy hits another snag in seven-year saga

Seven-year planning strategy development hits additional delays, causing council concerns

21, March 2024·2 min read

Debate heats up over Isle of Wight council’s potential governance revamp

Council members weigh the pace and approach to potential governance system changes

21, March 2024·1 min read

Isle of Wight explores new political structure with upcoming extraordinary meeting

Council considers governance change, invites public opinion before the extraordinary meeting

Mermaid rowers Xavier and Paul, with Chair of Council, Claire

21, March 2024·1 min read

Mermaid Atlantic team’s transatlantic challenge highlights marine conservation

Island trio recognised for transatlantic row raising awareness about ocean pollution

Angry face on yellow board leaning up against a brick wall

21, March 2024·1 min read

Isle of Wight council meeting overruns amid cries of ‘undemocratic vote’

Last night's council meeting sparked outrage by a vote continuing a few minutes past the allocated time

20, March 2024·2 min read

Isle of Wight Councillor cites poor maintenance by AEW for collapse of Ryde rink plans

Neglected Ryde Arena loses potential gin distillery hub due, a councillor says, to maintenance lapses

L-R: Dan Attrill (C45), Nathaniel Saunders (Island Roads), Cllr Steph Toogood (VTC), Neil Mackett (Stoneham Construction), Steve Burton (Wight Building Materials), Luke Adams (DMR Engineering)

20, March 2024·3 min read

Cascade walkway: Celebrate reopening of Ventnor’s iconic seafront walkway this Easter

Good Friday brings the festive reopening of the Cascade walkway in Ventnor, with an afternoon of activities

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