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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.

Yarmouth Primary School from Google Maps new

15, March 2024·2 min read

Yarmouth’s old primary school to transform into maritime attraction

Community-backed bid wins approval to transform empty school into maritime attraction.

undercliff drive - road closed sign and footpath

15, March 2024·2 min read

Undercliff Drive: Rebuilding would be ‘an absolute folly’ says council leader

Council prioritises safety over public calls to reinstate unstable Undercliff Drive route

15, March 2024·1 min read

Isle of Wight council agrees to £400,000 sale of old school site

Old Weston Academy site selling for £400k, paving the way for new homes

Girl sat in class writing with pencil and paper

15, March 2024·1 min read

Isle of Wight council approves school term dates for 2025/2026 academic year

Isle of Wight's 2025 school dates announced, including a two-week October break

15, March 2024·1 min read

Isle of Wight taxi driver complaints drop to five-year low

Complaints against Isle of Wight taxi drivers hit a low not seen since 2018

14, March 2024·4 min read

Isle of Wight council’s Cabinet have just voted to replace Floating Bridge 6 (Updated)

The decision overruled officers’ recommendations to create a £250,000 Medina Crossing Strategy, with an extra £100,000 allocated for staffing capacity