Voluntary Improvement Board explained: what it does and doesn’t do
Council’s voluntary improvement board offers independent challenge, but councillors make the decisions
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Adult learners celebrated at Ryde awards for overcoming challenges
Sixteen Island adult learners were recognised at an awards evening in Ryde
Councillor calls for action on Bouldnor Viewpoint after coast path works
Councillor wants action at Bouldnor Viewpoint, but council defends coast path works
Major Godshill road works start next week, with shuttle bus in place
Major reconstruction of Godshill’s main road begins 2nd November, with a shuttle bus running
Parish council lodges complaint over Puckpool Hill housing decision
Parish council says Puckpool Hill housing permission was issued without proper reconsideration
First Hampshire and the Solent mayoral election to stay in May 2028
Ministers reject call to hold first regional mayoral election a year early
New Premier shop planned for former Coleman’s Carpets in Freshwater
Former Freshwater carpet shop could become Premier store selling alcohol until 11pm
Isle of Wight Council considers review of bulky waste collection charges
Council officers propose reviewing bulky waste collection charges to help close budget gap
Shoppers urged to boycott supermarkets for 24 hours
A one-day supermarket boycott on Budget day (Wednesday) demands capped essential food prices
Vectis Radio wins two national awards at Community Radio Awards in Birmingham
Newport’s Vectis Radio wins Gold and Bronze at the National Community Radio Awards
Green Impact business sustainability programme to continue on the Isle of Wight
Green Impact returns for another year, backed by Veolia and other local sponsors
Seven-bedroom HMO in Ryde approved despite objections
Planners approve seven-bedroom Ryde HMO despite 26 objections over character and disturbance