Paul Armfield to serenade Radio 2 listeners with songs inspired by Sibden Hill trees: New EP launched today
8, February 2024·3 min readAdult Social Care a priority in Isle of Wight council's tough budget decisionsLouise takes a dive into the council's budget papers to see what's is being proposed for the coming year
31, January 2024·2 min readCash-strapped council approves parking charge rise for third consecutive yearParking fees on the Isle of Wight set to increase, generating additional income for cash-strapped council
17, January 2024·1 min readVentnor West's new councillor queries emergency measures for local economy (update)Councillor Ed Blake questions Isle of Wight council plans to support Ventnor amidst ongoing access difficulties
17, January 2024·2 min readIsle of Wight may face a third car parking charge hike in three years10p hourly parking increase could help Isle of Wight council cover costs
4, January 2024·1 min readIsle of Wight NHS Trust earned nearly £180,000 from hospital parking last yearNearly £180,000 raised from parking at Isle of Wight’s St Mary’s Hospital last year
13, December 2023·1 min readVentnor Mayor seeks free parking to ease town's transport turmoil during ChristmasVentnor faces transport challenges; Mayor calls for free parking over Christmas
6, October 2023·1 min readComparing the rising cost of Isle of Wight parking vs the MainlandIsle of Wight council hiked parking charges are sparking public dismay and outpacing nearby mainland rates
6, October 2023·1 min readUnexpected revenue dip in Isle of Wight's council's car parking income revealedIsle of Wight council may fall £293,000 short in parking revenue by March 2024
29, June 2023·2 min readDecoding the delay in the Venture Quays housing project in East CowesAn update on the stalled housing project at Venture Quays, East Cowes
15, May 2023·3 min readLetter: The struggle for accessible healthcare: Plea for improved Mainland travel solutionsUrgent call for 'Marine Ambulance' service amidst rising Isle of Wight to Mainland healthcare travel costs
23, February 2023·2 min read'Survival budget' approved meaning five per cent council tax rise and increased feesThe budget was passed with 21 in favour, four against and 11 abstentions — the majority of which were the opposition Conservative councillors
10, February 2023·2 min readFinancial challenges force Isle of Wight council to consider austerity measuresOpposition groups can propose alternative schemes and amendments on 22nd February