‘We won’t get to choose whether or not we want Devolution, it is going to happen’, says council leader
2, October 2024·1 min readPlans to convert High Street storage space into a one-bedroom flatThe plans, if approved, could be addressing the issue of much-needed housing
2, October 2024·2 min readIsle of Wight council demands urgent repairs to Grade I Listed Norris CastleIsle of Wight's Norris Castle's rapid repair deterioration prompts council intervention
2, October 2024·2 min readHigh-standard one-bedroom flats to replace space above former Carphone WarehouseSpace above a former Carphone Warehouse branch on the Isle of Wight could be converted into flats
1, October 2024·2 min readProposed Lounges cafe bar in former Cowes church meets community pushback (updated)Residents challenge plans to transform Cowes church into a Lounges cafe bar
1, October 2024·3 min readIsle of Wight council acts on derelict Ocean Hotel with emergency powersCouncil secures Ocean Hotel in Sandown to prevent further trespassing and vandalism
30, September 2024·1 min readPlanning permission denied for Cowes couple’s extension in conservation areaCowes couple appeals against council's refusal of their home extension plans
27, September 2024·1 min readRyde Town Council appoints enforcement officer to address Town Hall decaySafety concerns prompt Ryde Town Council to enforce Town Hall preservation actions
26, September 2024·2 min readFormer Cowes Methodist Church set for transformation into a Lounge cafe barCowes Methodist Church may become a Lounges café bar, pending planning permission
26, September 2024·2 min readNewport residents to have clearer consultation after housing plan removed from committee agenda (updated)Isle of Wight planning officer postpones housing plan over public consultation discrepancies
25, September 2024·4 min readFirst interview with those behind plans for Medina Film StudiosOnTheWight speaks to two of the three partners behind Medina Studios who share details about what's next
24, September 2024·1 min readCare provider seeks to meet Isle of Wight’s demand for supported accommodationCare provider's plan for Newport HMO targets local supported living needs
24, September 2024·2 min readRevised Newport housing development proposal includes new terrace and garageNew plans for a residential development on outskirts of Newport aim to address local concerns