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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.

16, October 2024·1 min read

Former Newport police station set for demolition to make way for housing

Council awarded £150,000 to transform brownfield site for development of up to ten new homes

Books and apple and ABC blocks on a school desk

16, October 2024·2 min read

LGA peer review backs Isle of Wight council’s plans to streamline primary school system

Local Government Association endorses Isle of Wight's primary school closure plan and stresses that the closures are necessary to secure the long-term viability of the education system on the Island

15, October 2024·2 min read

Councillor backs sale of Whippingham land for transport and logistics jobs

Sale of Whippingham plot expected to create logistics jobs on the Isle of Wight

15, October 2024·2 min read

Isle of Wight residents defaulting on council tax face increased court fees in 2025 (updated)

Court fees for council tax non-payment on the Isle of Wight will increase next year

14, October 2024·2 min read

Safety concerns lead to the demolition of historic former free school wall (updated)

Necessary demolition of Vectis Hall's unsafe wall prompts listed building consent request

14, October 2024·3 min read

Isle of Wight council reviews plans to convert 17th-century summerhouse

Shanklin residents consider turning a historic summerhouse into a retirement home

Inside a film studio, with lots of cameras and lighting

14, October 2024·1 min read

British Film Institute funding could be game-changer for Isle of Wight creatives (updated)

Isle of Wight council prepares for the film industry with British Film Institute bid

14, October 2024·1 min read

Isle of Wight planning application list and map: 14 Oct 2024

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

Bonchurch Landslip landslide Dec 2023 Mike Collins

12, October 2024·1 min read

Drilling discrepancies addressed by Isle of Wight council leader amid landslide works

Isle of Wight council leader clarifies timelines for vital land monitoring work

Cardboard plaque with 'affordable housing now' written on it

11, October 2024·3 min read

Isle of Wight Councillor criticises low rate of affordable housing development

Councillors decry the insufficient affordable housing on the Isle of Wight

11, October 2024·2 min read

Isle of Wight Council’s cabinet approves new council tax support scheme

Isle of Wight's cabinet agrees to enhance Local Council Tax Support

County Hall - looking through the lavender on other side of road

11, October 2024·2 min read

Isle of Wight primary school closures set for scrutiny at County Hall

The policy and scrutiny committee for children’s services, education and skills will scrutinise the proposals to close six Isle of Wight primary schools

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