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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 hale manor farm, arreton from Google Maps

22, October 2024·2 min read

Wight Building Materials seeks extended timeline for Arreton quarry restoration

Application to extend Quarry land restoration to 2026 due to Isle of Wight economic shifts

School closure protest in Newport - October 2024 - showing protestors marching to County Hall

21, October 2024·4 min read

Parents and pupils protest against proposed closure of six Isle of Wight schools

Newport sees parent-led protest against potential closure of six local schools

Mark Chiverton from Unison standing outside County Hall

21, October 2024·2 min read

Trade union vows to fight against ‘flawed’ Isle of Wight school proposals

Unison's Isle of Wight secretary criticises school plans, calls for reconsideration

Man on laptop looking at blueprints

21, October 2024·1 min read

Isle of Wight planning application list and map: 21 Oct 2024

Stay up-to-date with local planning developments with OnTheWight's planning list and map

County Hall with Ashley Whittaker head on top

18, October 2024·1 min read

Council urges ‘compassion and kindness’ in discussions over proposed Isle of Wight school closures (updated)

School closure proposals spark considerable interest and debate on the Isle of Wight

School protest outside County Hall - children holding banners

18, October 2024·2 min read

Isle of Wight residents raise concerns about proposed primary school closures

Islanders question council on school closure proposals during engaging public scrutiny meeting

a bunch of blue tooth brushes in a cup

18, October 2024·2 min read

Isle of Wight Integrated Care Board addresses dental care access issues

NHS responds to Isle of Wight dental care accessibility with new measures

Google maps photo of entrance to 'new village' private road

18, October 2024·1 min read

New bid for Freshwater site conversion despite local resistance

Freshwater garage may become an office, facing opposition after three conversion failures

white lady bridge - a wooden bridge that runs across Shorwell Shute

18, October 2024·2 min read

Shorwell Parish Council seeks to save historic footbridge with a replica

Shorwell Parish Council applies to replace unsafe, historic bridge

Outside Forest Park energy recycling centre

17, October 2024·5 min read

Shift from landfill to incineration on the Isle of Wight prompts scrutiny

Waste incineration's environmental impact questioned as Isle of Wight reliance grows. The council responds to OnTheWight's questions

Black and white photo of a wooden abacus

16, October 2024·2 min read

Isle of Wight council faces £5.7 million overspend amid social care pressures

Adult social care and children's services pressures lead to council's budget concerns

calculator with print off

16, October 2024·2 min read

Isle of Wight council Pension Fund sees growth amid challenging economy

Draft annual report shows Isle of Wight Council Pension Fund moving in promising direction. Reassuring news for anyone with an IWC pension

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