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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.

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12, March 2024·2 min read

Health improvements in sight as No Smoking Day approaches its 40th anniversary

Ahead of No Smoking Day's 40th anniversary, Islanders receive strong support to quit

11, March 2024·1 min read

Revised plans for the former Polars Care Home site in Newport resubmitted

Revised Polars Care Home site plans offer specialised living and open dwellings

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11, March 2024·1 min read

Agents propose central Newport house as ideal for affordable HMO living

A new HMO in Newport's town centre could offer affordable housing solutions

8, March 2024·1 min read

Proposed Gurnard seafront concession stirs concern among Isle of Wight residents

Objections raised against The Salty Siren's potential seafront trade in Gurnard

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8, March 2024·2 min read

£200,000 council investment to boost special education provision on Isle of Wight

Isle of Wight special school set to expand with council's £200,000 investment

8, March 2024·2 min read

Newport councillors lament end of free parking, fearing impact on local businesses

Newport's loss of free parking deemed harmful to businesses by local councillors

Proposed site plan for cowes - gurnard housing

8, March 2024·1 min read

Isle of Wight Council approves new green space and potential 100-home development

Council says yes to new green space and 100 homes on the Isle of Wight

8, March 2024·4 min read

International Women’s Day: Sarah Redrup on her journey to becoming the youngest Isle of Wight councillor (podcast)

On International Women's Day, Sarah Redrup shares her unique path into local politics. Listen to the podcast

Looking through the window of an empty property

7, March 2024·2 min read

Reviving unused homes: Isle of Wight’s strategy to boost local housing stock

Council encourages reoccupying vacant homes to combat Isle of Wight housing pressure

7, March 2024·1 min read

Isle of Wight council approves expansion of Whippingham Technology Park

Isle of Wight council approves warehouse plans, boosting local parcel delivery capabilities

6, March 2024·3 min read

‘Exceptional circumstances’ footnote in National Planning Policy does not assure lower housing targets for the Island, says IWC

Taking the 'exceptional circumstances' route does not guarantee a lower housing number, and, legal advice reveals, could even result in a higher one

6, March 2024·1 min read

Controversial Shalfleet housing development approved despite strong opposition

Divided council passes major Shalfleet housing development with conditions for renting affordability

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