Isle of Wight council leader refutes claims regarding Leeson Road reopening: ‘I cannot allow his assertions to remain without correction’ (Updated)
15, February 2024·1 min readFormer Isle of Wight primary school set for transformation into housing developmentEmpty Weston Academy in Totland may become new housing after council's sale
9, February 2024·1 min readIsle of Wight introduces over 50 new parking restrictions, some delayedNewport, Carisbrooke and Gunville sees a major rollout of parking restrictions, with some deferred
31, January 2024·1 min readIsle of Wight council confirms still no word from Government about suggested 'extra £3m'Isle of Wight council faces a delay in budget talks due to funding uncertainty and lack of information from the Government
12, January 2024·3 min readBob Seely saying Island Deal has 'never solely or even largely' been about Government funding settlement for IW councilIsle of Wight MP Bob Seely's responses sought after promises of Island Deal fall short. Here's what he said
3, January 2024·2 min readIsle of Wight council delays approval of Island Plan in light of new national planning policy rulesRevised government planning rules prompt delay in signing off the new Island Planning Strategy
5, December 2023·3 min readIsland Planning Strategy aims for improved affordability and environmental sustainabilityUpdated Island Planning Strategy aims to enhance affordability, environmental standards, and protections, says the council
17, November 2023·1 min readIsle of Wight council struggles to find partner for East Cowes housing development...
10, November 2023·4 min readIWC Cabinet questioned over flood defence failures: Councillor Lilley demands answersIsle of Wight Council responds to flooding crisis, prioritising resident support
15, October 2023·1 min readNew education cabinet member aims to address surplus school placesIn response to concerns about education decisions, the new Cabinet member responsible pledges to work with school heads and leaders to resolve surplus places issues
13, October 2023·1 min readIsle of Wight council's plan to restore full-scale CCTV monitoring after cutbacksCouncillor Karen Lucioni has said she is on a “personal crusade” to see it happen
22, September 2023·2 min readIsle of Wight's tidal potential: PTEC eyes Autumn 2024 for construction start datePTEC confirms upcoming Flowersbrook tidal energy project start in Autumn 2024, revitalising regional interest
19, September 2023·1 min readIsle of Wight council builds independent Children’s Service, easing transition with Hampshire 'buy-back'It's official, the contract with Hampshire County Council for Children's Services will come to an end in January 2024