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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.

County hall in background with Bob Seely and Phil Jordan in foreground

6, February 2024·2 min read

Extra £3m Gov funding welcome, but ‘It’s certainly not the so-called Island Deal’ says council leader (updated)

Councillor Jordan explains that IWC has provided evidence that it needs an extra £10-£28 million every year to deliver services on the Island

vectis blue school bus

6, February 2024·2 min read

Isle of Wight council proposes charging for previously free school transport services

Some Isle of Wight parents may face higher school transport costs amid the need for council savings. Take part in the consultation

food hygiene rating sign 4

6, February 2024·2 min read

Food hygiene ratings: How did the Isle of Wight eateries fare?

Post-Christmas food hygiene inspections grade Isle of Wight eateries

Ko Sing takeaway in Lake

5, February 2024·1 min read

Remarkable turnaround for Lake’s Ko-Sing with top food hygiene score

Dramatic improvement sees Ko-Sing secure top hygiene rating after previous criticism

clipboard and pen

5, February 2024·2 min read

Isle of Wight council tackles food hygiene backlog with new inspection plan

Isle of Wight council initiates programme to address food hygiene inspection backlog

Columbine mural showing the White-tailed eagle, as well as SRN-i hovercraft, the Black Arrow rocket and the Sea Princess flying boat by Alice Malia

5, February 2024·1 min read

Historical Columbine Shed in East Cowes could be adorned with a huge new mural (updated)

A mural celebrating East Cowes' inventive spirit proposed for the Columbine Shed

Road closed by smugglers haven car park

2, February 2024·1 min read

Public meeting announced for Leeson Road closure after Bonchurch Landslide

Council leader announces Ventnor meeting to address Leeson Road landslide

Military Road, Freshwater

1, February 2024·3 min read

Military Road: Potential inland rerouting to guarantee route for a further 20 years being discussed

Council leader discusses erosion effects on Military Road and possible future intervention plans

Vikoma site in East Cowes

1, February 2024·1 min read

Oil spill equipment maker on the Isle of Wight seeks to expand storage

Vikoma's proposed warehouse expansion on the Isle of Wight could create new jobs

Male teen with hoodie up and face in hands by christian erfurt

1, February 2024·1 min read

Mother receives £3,200 for council’s delay in arranging psychological support for son

Council pays £3,000 over delayed psychological support for a child on the Isle of Wight

model of a house and set of keys on table

1, February 2024·1 min read

Higher council tax for second and empty homes aims to free up housing for Islanders

Council tax proposal targets second homes to alleviate the Isle of Wight's housing crisis

Architect's ruler and pencil - new

1, February 2024·2 min read

Isle of Wight Council introduces new Planning Agents and Architects Forum

Isle of Wight Council boosts planning service with a new professional forum

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