Hampshire and Isle of Wight Air Ambulance funds portable defibrillators for non-stop community support
31, July 2024·2 min readIsle of Wight could see substantial rise in housing targets under new Government planning strategy (update 2)Island Planning Strategy faces challenges with revised National Planning Policy Framework and a potential increase in housing targets
9, May 2024·1 min readCouncillor Redrup urges Isle of Wight council to aim for zero sea sewage releases by 2030Councillor proposes motion to halt sewage discharges into Isle of Wight sea by 2030
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
20, December 2023·2 min readIsle of Wight housing targets under scrutiny after new national policy updateIWC leader welcomes potential exceptional circumstances for island housing needs
9, October 2023·1 min readCouncillors urge progress on stalled Island Planning StrategyIt's thought the draft plan will go to January’s full council meeting, but even then could take two more years before being fully ratified and adopted
4, October 2023·1 min readIsle of Wight MP challenges proposed housing development in GurnardMP Bob Seely objects to a new housing scheme in Gurnard, highlighting potential agricultural land loss
20, September 2023·4 min readConservative takeover attempt of Isle of Wight council failsThere were equal votes for Conservative and Alliance nominations so the casting vote of the Chairman was required
12, September 2023·5 min readConservative leader sets sight on council leadership role after Alliance leader's resignationCouncillor Ellis outlines her leadership aspirations and priorities after Lora Peacey-Wilcox's leadership resignation announcement
19, June 2023·2 min readRevamping affordable housing: Isle of Wight council seeks public inputHave your say in shaping Isle of Wight's housing future. Share your thoughts on the draft Affordable Housing Policy
7, May 2023·3 min readLetter: Isle of Wight planning delays: Are residents' voices being heard in crucial decisions?Isle of Wight planning struggles highlight residents' fight for fairer decision-making and community-led development says Cllr Michael Lilley
28, December 2022·5 min readJonathan Bacon: Isle of Wight council Cabinet Member’s 2022 review and hopes for 2023Cllr Jonathan Bacon highlights the work of his portfolio over the last year and shares his hopes for the future
6, December 2022·3 min readHousing targets will be advisory instead of mandatory in new Levelling Up and Regeneration Bill, says MPIf the Bill goes through Parliament, it will mean housing targets will be a ‘starting point’ with new flexibilities to reflect local circumstances