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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.

Illustration of house at heathfield camp site

6, August 2024·1 min read

Proposed Freshwater development to offer affordable homes and retail space

Heathfield Farm's potential new dwellings open for community feedback and consultation

(Standing) Ellie Rutherford and Shannon Roper. (Crouching) Cat Monteith and Angie Bish

6, August 2024·1 min read

Ryde Library combines community fun with fundraising for family-focused charity

Ryde Library champions 'Messy Mums' charity with significant donation of baby essentials

A pair of dogs on the beach in the summer

6, August 2024·1 min read

Councillor urges Isle of Wight council to follow Cornwall’s lead on dog access to beaches

Ventnor councillor highlights benefits of relaxed dog restrictions on local beaches

Point of view of someone in the sea looking out to the sunset

5, August 2024·2 min read

Tidal energy project set to begin in Ventnor with PTEC at the helm this autumn (updated)

PTEC is gearing up for the onshore construction of Ventnor's tidal energy centre

Inside a film studio - black and white image

4, August 2024·2 min read

Medina Film Studios: Proposed development to boost Isle of Wight economy with 100s of new jobs

The much anticipated Medina Film Studios are expected to generate hundreds of jobs and will be a game changer for the Isle of Wight

2, August 2024·3 min read

Isle of Wight council to analyse waste of 100 households

Council launches initiative to analyse household waste, with the aim of boosting Isle of Wight's recycling

1, August 2024·5 min read

RSPCA calls for a ban on pets as prizes across England and Wales

RSPCA drives ban on pets as prizes, supported by South East residents

Meeting Councillor Ian Stephens, Deputy leader of the Isle of Wight Council, at County Hal

1, August 2024·2 min read

German apprentices visit Isle of Wight in ongoing Coburg friendship celebrations

Isle of Wight council celebrates Coburg ties by hosting German business administration apprentices

1, August 2024·1 min read

Isle of Wight Council seeks public input on proposed Council Tax Support Scheme changes

Isle of Wight Council announces consultation on Council Tax Support Scheme changes

31, July 2024·1 min read

‘Grey belt’ land could address affordable housing targets under new government plan

New 'grey belt' land development could play a major role in Labour's planning reform

Workman fitting windows in a new house build

31, July 2024·2 min read

Isle of Wight could see substantial rise in housing targets under new Government planning strategy (update 2)

Island Planning Strategy faces challenges with revised National Planning Policy Framework and a potential increase in housing targets

New Forest volunteers at Fort Victoria Country Park

30, July 2024·1 min read

New Forest volunteers lay 100 metres of stone paths at Fort Victoria

Volunteers transform muddy Fort Victoria trails into accessible paths for all visitors

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