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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.

19, March 2025·1 min read

Scrutiny Committee say school closure plans should not be decided by cabinet

Scrutiny Committee recommend to Cabinet that proposed school closures are decided under new committee system

19, March 2025·2 min read

Councillor Ed Blake claims legal action over Bath Road only submitted recently (updated)

Councillor Ed Blake raises concerns over delays in the Bath Road legal case

19, March 2025·2 min read

Isle of Wight tenant outraged by proposed house conversion threatening her family’s home

Isle of Wight tenant opposes plans that may render her family homeless

19, March 2025·1 min read

Councillor Debbie Andre advocates for care experienced community at council meeting

Councillor Debbie Andre proposes measures to address barriers faced by those who have been in care

Derelict Ventnor Winter Gardens building

18, March 2025·7 min read

Ventnor Winter Gardens: Isle of Wight council CEO open to ‘brokering a discussion between owners and local community’ (updated)

Isle of Wight council's CEO welcomes dialogue on the future of Ventnor Winter Gardens

18, March 2025·3 min read

Councillor Michael Lilley urges government action against two-child benefits policy

A motion to remove the two-child benefits cap is tabled to combat rising poverty on the Isle of Wight

18, March 2025·3 min read

Plans for gravel extraction plant in Wootton halted as land sold for conservation (update 2)

A new era for Kings Quay (formerly known as Palmers Farm) as habitat restoration takes priority over gravel extraction

18, March 2025·1 min read

Proposed committee system set to replace Isle of Wight council’s cabinet model

Isle of Wight council considers arrangements for the new committee governance model

atherfield holiday park plans - a and m architectural practice

17, March 2025·2 min read

New Atherfield planning application wants 130 parking places, 60 hot tubs and 167 lights added

The new owner is requesting amendments to the Atherfield Bay Holiday Resort redevelopment plans

Campaigners against the closure of Brading CE Primary School met with Cllr Joe Robertson MP

17, March 2025·2 min read

Campaigners meet with MP to save Brading CE Primary School ahead of Cabinet vote

Campaigners meet with MP ahead of a crucial vote on Brading Primary School's future

Artist's impression of aerial view of Lily Cross development in Godshill

17, March 2025·2 min read

Isle of Wight council approves purchase of 18 properties to aid temporary accommodation

Council invests over £2.7 million to provide stable housing options for vulnerable families

17, March 2025·2 min read

Controversial plans to close five Isle of Wight primary schools face final vote

A crunch cabinet meeting is set to decide the future of several primary schools on the Isle of Wight this week

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