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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.

15, August 2023·1 min read

Cowes Floating Bridge back in service this afternoon after four-week suspension

After four weeks' of repair and maintenance, Cowes Floating Bridge returns to service today

15, August 2023·2 min read

Your guide to the final phase of Isle of Wight’s bin debranding

Isle of Wight council updates residents about the Amey de-brand, which includes stickers being added to recycling bins, sacks being replaced and updated uniforms for the crews

15, August 2023·1 min read

Isle of Wight residents rally to fund Judicial Review of West Acre Park development decision

Isle of Wight residents are crowdfunding a legal fight against a planning decision to approve the West Acre Park development

South Wight Rentals site on Newport Road

13, August 2023·3 min read

Lake’s ‘ramshackle’ development faces council enforcement action

Isle of Wight Council targets an unauthorised expansion at Lake, issuing enforcement notice

11, August 2023·2 min read

National Trust plans to transform Mottistone Manor into exhibition space

Mottistone Manor, rich in history, could soon welcome the public, reveals National Trust

11, August 2023·2 min read

Isle of Wight cafe faces opposition over proposed alcohol licence

Lazy Wave Cafe's alcohol licence plan sparks neighbourhood objections

Artist's impression of townhouses on former Zanies Nightclub site

10, August 2023·1 min read

Third attempt at building five townhouses on former Zanies nightclub site

New plans propose five townhouses on Isle of Wight's former Zanies nightclub site - have your say before 11th September

10, August 2023·1 min read

Poundland’s move to iconic former Woolworths location

Poundland is moving its Ryde store to a a new location

Top of n Chine Hollow with road closed signs across it

10, August 2023·3 min read

Unexpected road closure in Shanklin Old Village affects tourist attraction access to Shanklin Chine (updated)

Isle of Wight's Shanklin Chine faces access issues due to unexpected road closure

10, August 2023·1 min read

Void discovered behind retaining wall: Osborne Steps’ closure and remedial plan

Investigation of Osborne Steps footpath reveals cliff face instability and erosion

9, August 2023·2 min read

Brewing passion, not trouble: Island Life Craft Brewery’s calm approach to beer

Island Life Craft Brewery gains permission to serve alcohol at its upcoming East Cowes ale house, focusing on craft beer experience

9, August 2023·1 min read

Yarmouth Town Council to bid for former school site:

Isle of Wight Town Council is set to bid for a vacant primary school building, eyeing potential community revitalisation

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