If a property has been empty for five to ten years the council will be able to apply a 200% council tax premium on the owner, 300% if empty for over ten years
The Executive of Headteachers says that no headteacher willingly would choose for their school to close, but they all understand the closure of some schools is necessary for the benefit of all children on the Isle of Wight
There are calls for an investigation into the handling of school closure plans on the Isle of Wight, amidst controversy and outrage among staff, parents, and pupils
Islanders who participated in council budget consultation, prioritised care for older people and vulnerable adults. 74% supported a council tax increase of up to 3%
The Isle of Wight council has had to find savings (read cuts) of £93 million over the past 12 years due to a fall in Government funding and rising costs. The coming years will be no exception and the council explain why