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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.

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.

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

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

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

14, December 2023·2 min read

Efforts underway to minimise disruption from Bonchurch and Ventnor road closures

Road closure updates and safety warnings issued for Bonchurch landslide

Richard Smout at the Museum of Island History

14, December 2023·1 min read

Richard Smout: Island’s heritage expert retires, leaving a legacy of knowledge

Respected IW Council Heritage Service figure, Richard Smout, bows out after 28 impactful years

The site of the alleged airstrip at Barton Manor in 2023 © ESRI

13, December 2023·2 min read

Former CPRE chairman’s estate at centre of Isle of Wight council planning probe

Isle of Wight estate investigated for introduction of hangars, air strip and tree felling without permission

13, December 2023·1 min read

Ventnor Mayor seeks free parking to ease town’s transport turmoil during Christmas

Ventnor faces transport challenges; Mayor calls for free parking over Christmas

13, December 2023·1 min read

Isle of Wight council members to consider major governance changes next year

Isle of Wight council may transition to committees for more inclusive governance

Girl covering her eyes with her hands by caleb woods new

13, December 2023·2 min read

Isle of Wight council confident in handling increased children in care demands post-partnership

Isle of Wight council rebuilds children's services department amid Hampshire County Council warnings

The entrance to Newport Cemetery - Google Maps

13, December 2023·1 min read

Proposed chalet bungalow in cemetery’s lodge garden refused planning permission

Proposed cemetery grounds house in Newport rejected for being out of character

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