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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.

16, November 2023·2 min read

WASPI women’s calls for compensation receive unanimous vote from Isle of Wight council

WASPI campaigners cheered by unanimous council vote for pensions justice on the Isle of Wight

Aerial shot of the field where houses are planned new

16, November 2023·2 min read

Whitwell housing plans denied amid strong community opposition and historical concerns

Controversial housing plans refused, preserving historical village hydrant and avoiding "village sprawl"

Man on roof at Wentworth Woodhouse - Ionic Temple works - Historic England

16, November 2023·4 min read

Historic England calls for action to skill up enough workers to retrofit buildings and reach Net Zero 2050 target

400 new jobs every year until 2050 are needed on the Isle of Wight to retrofit properties and reach England's Net Zero target

Pink elephant piggy bank with coins emptied out of it

15, November 2023·2 min read

Support for low-income Isle of Wight households: 70% council tax discount could be offered

Council tax support at 70% discount could continue for low-income Isle of Wight residents

15, November 2023·1 min read

Vote now: Where should King Charles III’s Coronation Tree be planted on the Isle of Wight?

Island residents can vote on the planting site for the King's coronation tree

People on e-scooters along Cowes-Gurnard esplanade

15, November 2023·2 min read

Isle of Wight celebrates three years of e-scooter success and carbon savings

E-scooter pilot on the Isle of Wight extends with promising sustainability results

15, November 2023·1 min read

Isle of Wight councillors seek unique Act of Parliament in historic council motion

Isle of Wight LibDems call for legal measures to grant Isle of Wight self-governance

15, November 2023·2 min read

Newport takeaway faces pushback on 4am opening hours after objections from nearby residents

Despite other businesses in the area having licences until 4am, the takeaway was only granted a licence until 2.30am

15, November 2023·1 min read

Parkdean Resort reveals plans for major facilities upgrade on the Isle of Wight

Adventure and leisure collide in proposed enhancements for Isle of Wight resort

14, November 2023·3 min read

Isle of Wight flood victims, residential and businesses, eligible for newly announced Government Support Grants

New grants support flood-stricken Isle of Wight homes and businesses starting tomorrow

14, November 2023·2 min read

End of an era for Isle of Wight’s tiny Chillerton and Rookley Primary School

Chillerton and Rookley Primary's closure confirmed by Isle of Wight Council cabinet

14, November 2023·2 min read

Robert Bell’s legacy could be cemented with proposed East Cowes archway

East Cowes may gain new seafront feature celebrating newspaper tycoon Robert Bell's legacy

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