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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.

People clinking glasses

11, December 2023·1 min read

Premium alcohol could soon complement ice creams at seaside cafe

Shoreside Cafe in East Cowes applies to expand menu with select alcoholic drinks

Smugglers Haven Tea Rooms - car park has disappeared over the edge

11, December 2023·2 min read

Isle of Wight councillor calls for moratorium on coastal development amid flooding and landslides

Councillor Lilley calls for immediate climate action and a halt on coastal developments

Where the car park for Smugglers Haven Tea Rooms ended up

11, December 2023·1 min read

Isle of Wight council sets up helpline for Bonchurch landslip victims

Significant land movement in Bonchurch prompts helpline for local residents

Collapse of Smugglers Haven tea rooms car park

11, December 2023·2 min read

Dramatic landslide destroys car park and prompts Bonchurch evacuations: Photo gallery

Landslide prompts evacuations and comprehensive assessments by Isle of Wight authorities

Road closed - Leeson Road Mon 11th Dec 2023

11, December 2023·1 min read

Isle of Wight landslip prompts evacuation of 20 properties (update 2)

Evacuation and road closures follow landslip; emergency services on site

suitcase by front door

8, December 2023·2 min read

Planning dilemma for couple using Isle of Wight stable conversion as home

Couple on Isle of Wight seek temporary permission to stay in holiday home

The water damage caused to Mrs Henderson's flat in Alresford Lodge

7, December 2023·3 min read

Isle of Wight woman battles persistent leaks in Southern Housing Property

Stroke survivor's home suffers due to leaks; calls for Southern Housing repair

east dene digital detox

6, December 2023·1 min read

Plans dropped for East Dene estate aparthotel conversion after local backlash

East Dene's aparthotel plans withdrawn after community and heritage groups voice opposition

Artists impression of 19 Queens Road. Picture by Mitchell Evans

6, December 2023·2 min read

Isle of Wight council rejects Cowes houses plan for being ‘sterile and bland’

Council denies Queens Road development, prioritising Cowes' Victorian aesthetic over modern plans

wheelbarrow filled with garden waste

6, December 2023·1 min read

Garden waste collection fees set to rise due to inflation, says Isle of Wight council

Isle of Wight council cabinet member to consider increasing Green Garden Waste service prices for 2024

person in dentist's chair

6, December 2023·2 min read

‘Sticking plasters’ being used to fix Isle of Wight’s dental crisis

A new mobile dental bus is coming to the Island in the New Year providing treatments to residents on a prioritised needs basis

Laura Hales handing over keys to new mobile community pantry to Steve Johnson, director of community and partnership at Aspire

6, December 2023·2 min read

New Aspire mobile Community Pantry to aid Isle of Wight residents amid food price hike

Isle of Wight's new travelling pantry brings low-cost groceries to Cowes, Lake and Freshwater

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