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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.

Southsea Fort frontage © Royal HaskoningDHV

27, August 2024·2 min read

Free lecture series explores sustainable living and urban design on the Isle of Wight

Join the community in discussing architecture and sustainability in RIBA IW's lectures

Daffodils outside County Hall in Newport by Simon Haytack

27, August 2024·1 min read

Electoral registration confirmation letters arriving soon for Isle of Wight residents

Isle of Wight residents to receive letters confirming voter registration details soon

24, August 2024·2 min read

Proposed Heathfield Farm Camp Site development meets community resistance

“Drug and alcohol” anti-social behaviour was flagged as a potential problem by those who spoke at the meeting

23, August 2024·2 min read

Isle of Wight council wins Judicial Review against Westridge Farm housing plan objections (updated)

Judge's verdict favours Isle of Wight council over Westridge Farm housing plans

22, August 2024·1 min read

Health and social care job opportunities to be unveiled at Newport careers event

Newport's careers festival offers a gateway to meaningful jobs in health care

desks and chairs set up in a hall ready for exams

22, August 2024·3 min read

Isle of Wight Council celebrates students’ success on GCSE results day

Educational support services available for Isle of Wight students exploring next steps

landscape lane plans - street scene - Peter Ferns Architecture

20, August 2024·2 min read

Newport residents raise concerns over revised 12-home Landscape Lane plan

Revised housing development in Newport draws criticism for environment and traffic issues

Floating Bridge suspended sign at East Cowes terminal

20, August 2024·1 min read

Floating Bridge: Repair to the prow planned for later this week

A launch service will be in place for pedestrians and cyclists

17, August 2024·3 min read

East Cowes unveils vibrant mural celebrating white-tailed eagles and innovation

The Columbine Building's new mural in East Cowes honours local aviation and shipbuilding history and wildlife

Illustration of house at heathfield camp site

16, August 2024·2 min read

Freshwater residents raise concerns over Heathfield Farm’s 69-unit housing proposal

The proposed mixed-use development in Freshwater alarms residents over potential traffic and service strain

15, August 2024·2 min read

Isle of Wight council’s plan for double yellow lines faces backlash from Alverstone residents

Alverstone residents critiсise imposed parking restrictions, fearing for local charm

13, August 2024·1 min read

Inteliports Drone Trial postponed after Isle of Wight residents’ meeting

Council hears residents' concerns; Inteliports Drone Trial delayed for until after the summer holidays

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