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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.

6, May 2026·2 min read

Everything you need to know before voting in Thursday’s Isle of Wight Council elections

Isle of Wight residents go to the polls Thursday in the first Island-wide council elections since 2021

6, May 2026·6 min read

Full list of 70 polling stations for Isle of Wight Council elections on Thursday

Every Isle of Wight polling station for the 7th May council elections listed

5, May 2026·3 min read

Ryde Town Hall purchase accused of being rushed through under cover of Isle of Wight elections

Ryde Neighbourhood Board faces accusations of governance failures and election rule breaches over Town Hall purchase

3, May 2026·1 min read

Guess the Party: Photo edition May 2026 Isle of Wight Council election game

Can you guess the IW candidates' party, just by looking at their photo?

2, May 2026·6 min read

Dog-friendly beaches on the Isle of Wight where you can walk all year round

Fourteen Isle of Wight beaches where dogs are welcome throughout the year

Hale common road junction from google maps

2, May 2026·2 min read

Pedestrian safety improvements planned for Hale Common

New footways and crossing points are coming to the A3056 at Hale Common

1, May 2026·1 min read

Isle of Wight e-scooter and bike share schemes set to continue until 2028

Council approves extension of e-scooter and bike share schemes on Isle of Wight

education for all written on cardboard being held up at protest

1, May 2026·3 min read

Isle of Wight families to protest against government SEND legal rights proposals

Isle of Wight SEND families protest on Saturday 9th May government plans to weaken children's legal rights

29, April 2026·2 min read

Reform UK predicted to win most Isle of Wight Council seats in May elections

Two forecasts predict Reform UK will win the most Isle of Wight Council seats

28, April 2026·1 min read

Ultimate candidate guide: Isle of Wight 2026 local election

Find out what the people wanting your vote say they’ll do for your area if they get elected. Here’s all the information - in one place

28, April 2026·1 min read

Helping you decide who to vote for: May 2026 elections

Use OnTheWight's guides to find out which ward your home address is in and see who the candidates for your ward are

ian dore by closed sign at firestone copse

28, April 2026·3 min read

Independent review of highways PFI contract sought following Isle of Wight Council elections

Earlier this month, Councillor Ian Dore called for an independent review of the Highways PFI contract

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