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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.

22, January 2024·1 min read

Planning officers recommend conditional approval for contentious Bembridge housing scheme

There were more than 600 objections to the plans for 56 new homes in Bembridge

Vegetable patch at Newport Congregational Church

22, January 2024·2 min read

Isle of Wight opens last call for community grants to tackle cost of living

Isle of Wight launches final community grant round to ease living costs

land opposite houses on Niton Road rookley - google maps

22, January 2024·1 min read

Historic steam engines to find a new home in proposed Rookley barn project

Planning application for new barn to house steam engines in Rookley open to public consultation

F35, car parked on verge by Christ Jarman

22, January 2024·1 min read

Warning against ‘sightseeing’ the Compton to Freshwater void

Islanders advised to steer clear of roadside void between Compton and Freshwater, after many 'sightseers' travel to look at the void over the weekend

Looking easterly towards Wheelers Bay and the defences protecting Bonchurch cliffs

19, January 2024·2 min read

The expected closure between Wheelers Bay and Bonchurch comes into force next week

A few months later than expected, the esplanade between Wheelers Bay and Bonchurch will close for coastal protection work from Monday

18, January 2024·2 min read

Isle of Wight council tax support scheme changes could affect the most vulnerable residents

Hardship fund scrapped for higher council tax discount, a controversial change for Islanders

18, January 2024·2 min read

Isle of Wight Council pledges support for ‘Debate Not Hate’ to curb abuse

Isle of Wight councillors and staff confront challenges of disrespectful conduct

George Brown standing by the water in Cowes

18, January 2024·3 min read

Isle of Wight honours the memory of former councillors Margaret Webster and George Brown

Former councillors Margaret Webster and George Brown remembered for their dedication

Female Teacher Leading Group Of Mature Men And Women In Yoga Class

18, January 2024·1 min read

Enhance your caregiving career with the Isle of Wight’s free Support Worker Day

Support workers on the Isle of Wight get a dedicated day for advancement and wellbeing

County Hall - looking through the lavender on other side of road

18, January 2024·1 min read

Isle of Wight council finds common ground on future decision-making process

Isle of Wight council agrees on steps towards a possible committee system

17, January 2024·1 min read

Ventnor West’s new councillor queries emergency measures for local economy (update)

Councillor Ed Blake questions Isle of Wight council plans to support Ventnor amidst ongoing access difficulties

17, January 2024·2 min read

Council admits limited options for improving troubled Floating Bridge service

Council report reveals the struggles to improve on efficiency of the Cowes Floating Bridge

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