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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.

Aerial view of Riveria Park

20, December 2023·2 min read

Plans for cliff-edge lodges in Bonchurch submitted amid landslide concerns

The applicant says ground stability issues had been examined through previous planning applications and a structural engineer’s statement confirms site is “capable of being developed”

yarmouth school wall collapsed

20, December 2023·1 min read

Letter: Yarmouth’s economic slump: A look at the impact of losing a local school

Yarmouth Town Council proposes a regeneration plan with housing and new community centre

Open scissors with orange handle on blue background

19, December 2023·2 min read

Government urged to reconsider draft funding settlement for Local Authorities

Chartered Trading Standards Institute calls on Government to protect Trading Standards from damaging funding cuts

Artist's impression for new toilets at Totland recreation ground

19, December 2023·2 min read

Totland Parish Council reveals upgrade plans for local recreation ground

Totland recreation ground to get new facilities, including cycle park and toilets

Coins and a five pound £5 note

19, December 2023·1 min read

Residents invited to shape future: Isle of Wight council’s budget consultation opens

Isle of Wight council faces ongoing financial challenges. Share your views on how budgets should be set

hsbc newport - google maps

18, December 2023·1 min read

Green light for HSBC to deter trespassers by installing anti-climbing spikes

HSBC in Newport receives permission to install anti-climbing spikes on roof

young boy with thumbs up

18, December 2023·2 min read

Positive Ofsted report for Isle of Wight council after robust child services inspection

Ofsted report highlights improved child care services on the Isle of Wight

Yarmouth Road junction with Betty Haunt Lane and Whitehouse Road

18, December 2023·2 min read

Isle of Wight council to overhaul ‘most dangerous’ junction by removing hedgerow

Isle of Wight tackles dangerous junction with removal of 200m protected hedgerow.

blueprints and pencil

18, December 2023·2 min read

Isle of Wight’s draft Island Planning Strategy faces scrutiny over infrastructure challenges

Isle of Wight council revisits planning strategy taking into account recent flooding and sewage woes

Bonchurch Landslip landslide Dec 2023 Mike Collins

18, December 2023·1 min read

Safety appeal: Keep clear of Bonchurch Landslide zone, urges Isle of Wight council

Isle of Wight council urgently reminds public to avoid the Bonchurch Landslide

Bonchurch Shute road closure

15, December 2023·1 min read

Entry to Ventnor town from Shanklin still closed, but access via Wroxall to open from 5pm

Monitoring continues and technical work to take place in January to ensure a possible safe reopening of Leeson Road

Polling station sign on railings

15, December 2023·1 min read

Opportunity for public involvement in upcoming Parish Council elections

Isle of Wight community invited to engage with Parish Council vacancy processes

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