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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.

Military road by Brook in 2011 - Google Maps

18, October 2023·2 min read

Military Road: Environmental impact vs. necessity debate continues

More detail as to why Councillors Price and Critchison voted in favour of the scheme, which didn't receive enough votes for approval

18, October 2023·2 min read

Have your say: Coastal defence options for Yaverland, Sandown, and Shanklin

Online consultation seeks feedback on coastal defence restoration for Yaverland, Sandown, and Shanklin

18, October 2023·1 min read

Councillors tell Minister ‘With a level financial playing field, we can thrive’

The meeting came about through an invitation to the Minister from former council leader, Lora Peacey Wilcox

18, October 2023·1 min read

Exploring alternatives: Isle of Wight council’s commitment to preserving Military Road

Leader of the council, Phil Jordan, said they would continue to explore potential solutions to preserve and protect this important route

Military Road, near Brook, pictured when surveys were being undergone in January 2020

18, October 2023·1 min read

Isle of Wight council planning committee rejects plans to protect iconic Military Road

Councillors Matthew Price and Claire Critchison chose to support the scheme, calling the Island road a ‘lifeline’

Compton Bay loos - revised design Oct 2023

17, October 2023·2 min read

Compton Bay: Revamped plans for National Trust’s car park toilets unveiled

Following public feedback, revised plans for modern, eco-conscious toilets have been unveiled

The proposed look of Blueberry's Cafe. Picture by Dean Parkman Architecture with OTW flash

17, October 2023·1 min read

Blueberry’s Cafe gains approval for expansion plans, but with conditions

Isle of Wight's Blueberry’s Cafe approved for expansion, including a bay-view flat above the cafe

17, October 2023·1 min read

Fever’s 4am nightclub plans to enhance night-out experience

Fever and Boutique nightclub in Newport proposes extended hours for late-night revellers

17, October 2023·1 min read

Isle of Wight council welcomes Minister for crucial ‘Levelling Up’ meeting

Minister Lee Rowley visits Isle of Wight, discussing 'Levelling Up' funds with officials

Sandown Town Hall - Paul Coueslant Sandown Hub

17, October 2023·1 min read

£30,000 contract awarded for pigeon removal at Sandown’s historic building

The Isle of Wight council tackles Sandown Town Hall's pigeon menace ahead of £3.1 million regeneration project

County Hall - looking through the lavender on other side of road

16, October 2023·3 min read

Councillor Phil Jordan reveals plan for more inclusive Cabinet decision-making

Council leader, Phil Jordan, introduces plans for cross-chamber collaboration at County Hall

16, October 2023·1 min read

56-home development pulled from Planning Committee agenda

Bembridge's 56-home proposal is pulled from Planning Committee agenda

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