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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.

Richard Smout at the Museum of Island History

14, December 2023·1 min read

Richard Smout: Island’s heritage expert retires, leaving a legacy of knowledge

Respected IW Council Heritage Service figure, Richard Smout, bows out after 28 impactful years

The site of the alleged airstrip at Barton Manor in 2023 © ESRI

13, December 2023·2 min read

Former CPRE chairman’s estate at centre of Isle of Wight council planning probe

Isle of Wight estate investigated for introduction of hangars, air strip and tree felling without permission

parking machine

13, December 2023·1 min read

Ventnor Mayor seeks free parking to ease town’s transport turmoil during Christmas

Ventnor faces transport challenges; Mayor calls for free parking over Christmas

County Hall chamber new

13, December 2023·1 min read

Isle of Wight council members to consider major governance changes next year

Isle of Wight council may transition to committees for more inclusive governance

Girl covering her eyes with her hands by caleb woods new

13, December 2023·2 min read

Isle of Wight council confident in handling increased children in care demands post-partnership

Isle of Wight council rebuilds children's services department amid Hampshire County Council warnings

The entrance to Newport Cemetery - Google Maps

13, December 2023·1 min read

Proposed chalet bungalow in cemetery’s lodge garden refused planning permission

Proposed cemetery grounds house in Newport rejected for being out of character

Leeson road homes

12, December 2023·1 min read

Most residents of Leeson Road, Bonchurch, get the green light to return home

Leeson Road homes largely safe for return; Council continues support for affected

The Devil's Chimney

12, December 2023·1 min read

Official: It looks like the Devil’s Chimney has been lost

It had been feared that The Devil’s Chimney might have been lost - IW council issue this statement to News OnTheWight

Road Closed sign at Bonchurch Shute

12, December 2023·1 min read

Bonchurch landslide: Councillor thanks emergency services for their assistance

Isle of Wight councillor for Bonchurch expresses gratitude to the emergency services

pans on gas hob in kitchen

12, December 2023·2 min read

Isle of Wight council cites major improvement for Newport takeaway hygiene

Newport Kebab House hit with one-star hygiene rating; major enhancements required

seven gables care home

12, December 2023·2 min read

Demand for care beds halts conversion of Isle of Wight residential home

Isle of Wight council rejects conversion of former care home into residential flats

Aerial view of the Bonchurch landslide Dec 2023

11, December 2023·1 min read

Bonchurch landslide: See map of area affected by largest landslide in area for more than 20 years

Aerial photos and map exposes the magnitude of the recent devastating Bonchurch landslide

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