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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.

Angela Rayner standing in front of the union flag

16, July 2024·1 min read

Open letter urges Isle of Wight council to embrace Angela Rayner’s inclusivity offer

Stewart Blackmore calls for Isle of Wight council to be at heart of local governance

Bonchurch Landslip landslide Dec 2023 Mike Collins

16, July 2024·2 min read

Leeson Road reopens for summer with safety measures after landslip concerns

Leeson Road reopens from Wednesday with safety measures amid low-level ongoing landslip movement

A woman gathering green garden waste into a sack

16, July 2024·1 min read

Protect local habitats by disposing of garden waste correctly, urges council

Dispose of garden waste responsibly and avoid harming the Island's environment says IW council

looking down at someone's shoes and with arrows pointing out in opposite directions

12, July 2024·4 min read

Safety Valve Agreement debate stirs confusion among Isle of Wight’s SEND community

Inconsistencies emerge in Parents Voice's engagement with Isle of Wight council's Safety Valve Agreement

School chairs on desk

10, July 2024·5 min read

Birth rate drop prompts Isle of Wight council to rework school place planning

Unless changes are made now, by 2027 there will be more than 3,000 unfilled school places, say IW council

Excavation in 2013. Nick Chase (in the foreground sketching), Steve Hutt (blue jumper), Jeremy Lockwood (wearing gloves), and Penny Newberry.

10, July 2024·4 min read

New dinosaur species, Comptonatus chasei, pays homage to late collector

Rare Comptonatus chasei dinosaur species discovered, honouring collector Nick Chase's extensive legacy

Wacklands

9, July 2024·3 min read

Isle of Wight’s architectural heritage honoured at RIBA and IW Society joint event

Isle of Wight Society marks 50 years of conservation excellence at awards

vectis blue school bus

9, July 2024·1 min read

Last chance to secure a ‘spare seat’ on Isle of Wight school buses

'Spare seat' scheme for school buses closing soon—apply by Friday deadline

Desk calculator on dark background

9, July 2024·1 min read

Council leader anticipates productive ties with Isle of Wight’s new MPs

Council leader looks to MPs for progress on the long-awaited Island Deal

blueprints and pencil

8, July 2024·2 min read

Island Planning Strategy: Have your say on plans in public consultation

Shape future housing and sustainability on the Isle: join the planning consultation.

Child with hands over face

8, July 2024·3 min read

South East councils unite to form UK’s largest local authority fostering partnership

Urgent recruitment for foster carers begins with new South East hub

School uniform - primary school pupils shoes and dresses -

8, July 2024·4 min read

Isle of Wight council unveils draft strategy for ‘world-class’ education

Isle of Wight Council's draft education strategy targets world-class schooling by 2030

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