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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.

31, August 2023·1 min read

If you use this major road, expect delays with temporary traffic lights

Work starts next week and lasts for 12 days

31, August 2023·2 min read

Isle of Wight’s proposed dog training field faces concerns over noise and disturbance

Isle of Wight council makes its decision on plans for a 'much-needed' Newchurch dog training facility

site for refused homes in Arreton - Google Maps

31, August 2023·2 min read

Local farmers’ housing proposal rejected amidst rural conservation concerns

Isle of Wight council declines housing near Arreton school, prioritising rural preservation

31, August 2023·1 min read

Energy recovery facility in Forest Road gears up for full-scale operation

Isle of Wight's awaited waste-to-energy plant nears operation after four-year delay

31, August 2023·2 min read

Southern Water aims for improved water quality at Newtown Creek Nature Reserve

Southern Water seeks Calbourne plant expansion for improved wastewater treatment and environmental compliance

Looking easterly towards Wheelers Bay and the defences protecting Bonchurch cliffs

30, August 2023·2 min read

The Environment Agency finds out what’s beneath the surface in Ventnor

Environment Agency bolsters Ventnor and Bonchurch defences against erosion and climate change threats. Here's how

30, August 2023·1 min read

Save Westridge Farm: Solicitors issue pre-action letter to Isle of Wight council

Solicitors for Save Westridge Farm campaigners challenges Isle of Wight council's recent planning permission decision

30, August 2023·1 min read

Isle of Wight takeaway’s plans to extend opening hours until 4am

Popular Newport takeaway seeking permission to serve until 4am on weekends

30, August 2023·2 min read

Isle of Wight Festival: Inspectors highlight repeated hygiene issues at Co-op’s pop-up store

Co-op's pop-up at Isle of Wight Festival faced hygiene concerns for a second year, prompting action

Computer Keyboard with Shift key replaced by 'Planning' key

30, August 2023·1 min read

New look for JD Sports: Isle of Wight shopfront gets a facelift

JD Sports in Newport anticipates a fresh, revitalised look soon. Have your say before 29th September

25, August 2023·1 min read

Five Isle of Wight residents barred from voting in by-election due to new photo ID rules

In the recent Isle of Wight by-election, five residents were unable to vote due to missing photo ID

View of the South West coast of the Island from Tennyson Down

25, August 2023·1 min read

Bank Holiday waste collection: What you need to know

Get ready for a seamless bank holiday with unchanged waste services and eco-friendly celebration ideas

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