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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.

Phil Jordan pointing at Peter Spink in cabinet meeting

23, April 2024·3 min read

Debate over agricultural land leads to heated exchange during Isle of Wight council meeting

Isle of Wight council leader defends actions amidst heated exchange with Councillor Spink

Bonchurch Landslip landslide Dec 2023 Mike Collins

23, April 2024·3 min read

Letter: ‘Keep Ventnor Moving’ urges council to resolve prolonged road issues

Ventnor community demands swift council action on damaging road network closures

23, April 2024·2 min read

Isle of Wight planning policy revision seeks to balance landowner influence in large development objections

Cabinet amends Isle of Wight planning policy following suggestion from LibDem councillor to ensure equality in development objections

22, April 2024·2 min read

Residents reminded to keep pavements clear by bringing bins in post-collection

Timely bin storage vital for cleaner streets and community access, says council

19, April 2024·2 min read

Art meets nature as large-scale mural will depict Island’s achievements

Isle of Wight's Columbine Building to bear mural symbolising innovation and nature

Norris Castle looking up from the Solent

17, April 2024·3 min read

Norris Castle Estate redevelopment halted by Isle of Wight council’s refusal

Council rejects Norris Castle hotel plans, developer considers appeal amid building decay

School uniform - primary school pupils shoes and dresses -

16, April 2024·1 min read

Nearly all Isle of Wight parents secure preferred primary school for children

Island's primary school allocations mark a cheerful start for local families

14, April 2024·2 min read

East Cowes’s historic Umbrella Tree stands free after prolonged conservation battle

Iconic Umbrella Tree in East Cowes saved after seven years of campaigning

Ella Clapham at Building 41 when it first opened

12, April 2024·2 min read

Co-working evolution at Building 41 marks a successful year on the Isle of Wight (listen)

Co-working and office spaces evolve at Building 41. News OnTheWight speaks to Ella Clapham. Listen to find out more

11, April 2024·1 min read

Eastern Esplanade sea defences set for completion by end of May

Setback for Eastern Esplanade reopening as sea defence works continue

11, April 2024·3 min read

Leeson Road: Movement monitoring equipment to be installed around landslide area

Latest details on the installation of monitoring equipment installation to address the aftermath of the 'catastrophic' Bonchurch Landslide

11, April 2024·2 min read

Proposed care funding increase on the Isle of Wight falls short, says local Partnership

Local care providers challenge Isle of Wight council’s "insufficient fee uplift"

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