Isle of Wight council needs an extra £10-24m each year to support extra costs of delivering services on the Island
Councillor Karl Love resigns from Alliance Group, citing concerns over devolution and decision-making (updated)
15, August 2024·2 min readRichard Quigley urges residents to engage as Isle of Wight faces potential CO2 pipeline impactConstituents concerned about environmental effects of planned Isle of Wight CO2 pipeline urged to voice their views
4, August 2024·2 min readLetter: NHS nurse condemns rise in far-right extremism fueled by misinformation in the UKNHS nurse speaks out against UK's far-right surge and divisive politics
30, July 2024·1 min readSuccessful voter ID implementation at Isle of Wight General Election pollsNearly all Isle of Wight voters met photo ID requirements at polls for the General Election
29, July 2024·2 min readIsle of Wight MPs collaborate with government to tackle cross-Solent ferry issuesIsland MPs meet government officials to address cross-Solent ferry service challenges
24, July 2024·1 min readNew East Wight MP urges action on ferry prices and reliability for Isle of Wight residentsJoe Robertson MP seeks transport reforms, tackling Isle of Wight ferry challenges
9, July 2024·1 min readLetter: Voters signal no way back for ‘Half-a-sausage Seely’: Island politics transformedOptimism prevails with this reader, despite UK's political turbulence and significant change on the Island
9, July 2024·1 min readLetter: A heartfelt thank you from Green Party candidate Vix Lowthion to Island voters and supportersVix Lowthion thanks supporters after a positive Green Party campaign on the Island
9, July 2024·3 min readPost-election priority: Wildlife Trust’s plea to protect UK’s dwindling biodiversityWildlife Trust demands urgent policy action to halt UK's severe nature depletion
9, July 2024·1 min readCouncil leader anticipates productive ties with Isle of Wight’s new MPsCouncil leader looks to MPs for progress on the long-awaited Island Deal
8, July 2024·1 min readLetter: Political unity elusive as Isle of Wight factions continue post-ballot squabbleThis reader highlights the Isle of Wight political factions clashing in irony-laden debate after the General Election
7, July 2024·6 min readLetter: Analysing the 2024 General Election results for the Isle of WightThis reader shares their reflections on the Isle of Wight's shift in political landscape post-election
7, July 2024·3 min readEast Wight Primary reflect on the general election and the power of voter collaborationEast Wight thanks volunteers for the democratic surge inspired by the Primary