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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.

nine yellow post it notes on a board

3, January 2024·2 min read

Isle of Wight council delays approval of Island Plan in light of new national planning policy rules

Revised government planning rules prompt delay in signing off the new Island Planning Strategy

Looking down to Sandown Bay from Culver Cliff - blue sky in background

2, January 2024·1 min read

Strategic blueprint for Shanklin, Lake, and Sandown to be unveiled at public meeting

Discover how the Bay Area Place Plan will transform Shanklin, Sandown, and Lake at public meeting

Melville Hall Hotel

2, January 2024·2 min read

New application submitted for conversion of Sandown hotel into a house

New life proposed for Melville Hall Hotel as owner seeks residential conversion

east dene digital detox

2, January 2024·2 min read

Historic Isle of Wight East Dene estate could be redeveloped into residential flats

Fresh proposals aim to convert East Dene estate into luxurious flats

The opening of Munsley Bog Bridge

2, January 2024·1 min read

Explore the legend of the Three Billy Goats Gruff at Munsley Bog’s new boardwalk

Godshill's Munsley Bog launches new sensory experience with a themed boardwalk

Artist's impression of Shanklin centre for performing arts - Harvey Wright Architects

2, January 2024·1 min read

Shanklin Performing Arts Centre: Plans open for public feedback

New cultural venue on Shanklin's horizon as public consultation begins

Man working on building site, cutting steel caging by emma houghton

27, December 2023·1 min read

CLA urges government to tackle rural housing crisis despite relaxed targets

Tim Bamford says unless some villages can build a small number of homes, young people will be driven out of the countryside and more schools, businesses and community spaces risk closing for good

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22, December 2023·2 min read

Isle of Wight council considers 5% tax hike following £12m financial shortfall

Financial gap prompts Isle of Wight council to consider another 5% council tax increase. Have your say

Pen and paper, with News Year Resolutions written on it

22, December 2023·4 min read

Cabinet members share New Year’s resolutions for Isle of Wight’s future

Isle of Wight Council's Cabinet gears up to tackle 2024's pressing challenges

Ed Blake

22, December 2023·4 min read

Councillor Blake aims to rejuvenate Ventnor economy amid challenging times (update 2)

Ed Blake wins Ventnor council seat, pledging revival and economic support for town

Polling station at night in Ventnor

22, December 2023·2 min read

Low voter turnout in Isle of Wight by-election as Conservatives hold seat

Conservative Ed Blake wins Isle of Wight Council seat in tight contest

double yellow lines

21, December 2023·2 min read

New parking restrictions proposed for towns and villages across the Isle of Wight

Isle of Wight residents invited to comment on double yellow line proposals

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