Councillor Karl Love resigns from Alliance Group, citing concerns over devolution and decision-making (updated)
21, May 2024·2 min readWootton residents reignite campaign against Palmers Farm gravel extractionCommunity will unite at public meeting on 30th May to challenge Palmers Farm gravel works application
3, May 2024·1 min readResidents to bid farewell to derelict site with planned new dwellingsPublic consultation opens for proposed semi-detached homes
3, May 2024·3 min readNew Draft Island Planning Strategy aims to boost affordable housing and protect countrysideIsle of Wight council's Draft Island Planning Strategy published, inviting public feedback
23, April 2024·2 min readIsle of Wight planning policy revision seeks to balance landowner influence in large development objectionsCabinet amends Isle of Wight planning policy following suggestion from LibDem councillor to ensure equality in development objections
17, April 2024·3 min readNorris Castle Estate redevelopment halted by Isle of Wight council’s refusalCouncil rejects Norris Castle hotel plans, developer considers appeal amid building decay
8, April 2024·6 min readConcerns over heritage and ecology influence Norris Castle development decisionNorris Castle development in doubt as planning officers recommend against the project
3, April 2024·1 min readFormer Isle of Wight church hall could be replaced by new home developmentA house could replace Rookley's unused church hall after planning approval
3, April 2024·2 min readPadel tennis craze set to land on the Isle of Wight with new sports facilityRyde Tennis Club seeks to introduce Isle of Wight's first Padel courts
3, April 2024·1 min readFormer Catholic Chapel set for transformation into a Yoga StudioA Yoga Studio transformation is planned for former Roman Catholic Chapel
25, March 2024·2 min readOpen Letter to council leader: Council leader’s commitment to Ryde’s green-fields questionedCouncillor Spink confronts Phil Jordan over what he says is a broken Ryde green-fields preservation promise
21, March 2024·1 min readDraft Island Planning Strategy hits another snag in seven-year sagaSeven-year planning strategy development hits additional delays, causing council concerns
20, March 2024·2 min readIsle of Wight Councillor cites poor maintenance by AEW for collapse of Ryde rink plansNeglected Ryde Arena loses potential gin distillery hub due, a councillor says, to maintenance lapses