Wet Leg’s Rhian Teasdale collaborates with Orlando Weeks on new single from album recorded on the Island
Multiple arrests made as Island police tackle stalking, driving under the influence and other traffic offences
27, February 2024·3 min readIsle of Wight Lib Dems propose focus on housing, mental health and support for women moving on after traumaIsle of Wight Lib Dems push for enhanced support in trauma, mental health, and housing in the 2024/25 council budget
26, February 2024·2 min readIsle of Wight political groups propose changes to 2024/25 council budgetAlternative budget propositions include housing boost and special needs facility investments
13, February 2024·2 min readIsle of Wight council cabinet member refutes bankruptcy fears amid financial challengesIsle of Wight cabinet member denies bankruptcy likelihood, but faces significant financial challenges
8, February 2024·2 min readIsle of Wight council leader emphasises support for residents in 'tough budget'Council leader highlights efforts to support Island residents amid financial challenges
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
7, February 2024·4 min readIsle of Wight council to freeze car park charges but increase council tax: See budget plans for coming yearCar park charges on hold, but rise in council tax as Isle of Wight council navigates years of government-driven austerity
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
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
24, January 2024·1 min readIs MP Seely choosing to withhold true funding figure from council or simply guessing it? asks IWC LeaderLeader of the council told News OnTheWight, "It would be disappointing if our MP was privately aware of the figure the council will receive, but has chosen to withhold that information from the council"
23, January 2024·1 min readIsle of Wight residents urged to voice opinions in final days of budget surveyIslanders' final chance to help shape council budget in survey closing on Friday (26th January )
12, January 2024·2 min readCritical £6+ million service cost not met by government for Isle of WightIsle of Wight council's financial pressures intensify with disappointing government funds
19, December 2023·1 min readResidents invited to shape future: Isle of Wight council's budget consultation opensIsle of Wight council faces ongoing financial challenges. Share your views on how budgets should be set