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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.

Daffodils outside County Hall in Newport by Simon Haytack

28, February 2024·1 min read

Conservative Group criticises ‘weak’ Isle of Wight council budget proposal

Budget debate looms, as Isle of Wight Conservatives propose alternative

floating bridge getting chained

28, February 2024·2 min read

Scrutiny committee urges procurement of new floating bridge for Cowes crossing

The scrutiny committee agreed the only feasible option was to now get a new floating bridge and to ‘get on with’ the process of procuring one

Open scissors with orange handle on blue background

28, February 2024·4 min read

Over half of UK councils at risk of bankruptcy, LGIU report reveals

LGIU report warns over half UK councils face risk of bankruptcy soon

female care worker in blue outfit

27, February 2024·3 min read

How Isle of Wight council is tackling the loss of over 400 care beds since 2010

Isle of Wight's care sector has faced bed shortages and rising vacancies since 2010, but the council say they are finding innovative ways of tackling it

Workmen on the floating bridge 6

27, February 2024·2 min read

Isle of Wight council invests in computer modelling to tackle Floating Bridge 6 issues

A report commissioned by the Isle of Wight council considers alternative strategies for a replacement floating bridge

burt close - google maps

27, February 2024·2 min read

Potential approval looms for 70-home development in Shalfleet

Shalfleet residents contest a housing plan set to introduce 70 new homes

A planter at Nettlestone Primary School

27, February 2024·2 min read

Isle of Wight council urges feedback on sustainable drainage systems guidance

Residents can offer feedback on new flood risk planning guidance. Don't miss the deadline

County Hall - looking through the lavender on other side of road

27, February 2024·3 min read

Isle of Wight Lib Dems propose focus on housing, mental health and support for women moving on after trauma

Isle of Wight Lib Dems push for enhanced support in trauma, mental health, and housing in the 2024/25 council budget

calculator with print off

26, February 2024·2 min read

Isle of Wight political groups propose changes to 2024/25 council budget

Alternative budget propositions include housing boost and special needs facility investments

Drawing for eco resort next to Luckett's Farm

26, February 2024·1 min read

New updates for proposed Isle of Wight glamping site in West Wight

Isle of Wight's eco retreat project 'The Woodlands' faces new consultations

Gavin Stride talking to audience at Building 41 for the launch of Creative Island

26, February 2024·1 min read

Isle of Wight’s Building 41 marks a successful year of business support

Building 41's anniversary showcases successful business collaborations and co-working culture growth

Floating Bridge suspended sign at East Cowes terminal

26, February 2024·1 min read

Cowes Floating Bridge service suspended and no passenger launch in place (update 2)

Strong winds and high tide lead to a pause in Cowes Floating Bridge service

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