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)
26, March 2020·1 min readFree car parking for all keyworkers delivered by Isle of Wight councilToday's announcement means they will be able to park in on street parking bays and council and NHS owned car parks without having to worry about cost or time restrictions.
26, March 2020·1 min readFloating Bridge out of service this afternoonThere will not be a replacement foot passenger launch service
24, March 2020·1 min readFloating bridge to be limited to essential workers only (Updated)To make sure that everybody is following this new limitation, staff may ask passengers or drivers about their journey
24, March 2020·1 min readPolice appeal for witnesses after single-vehicle collision in NewportOfficers investigating the exact circumstances of the collision are keen to speak with anyone who may be able to assist them
10, March 2020·1 min readNew permit system should result in better management of road and utility works say councilThe aim of the scheme is to ensure works on the highway can be better controlled, says Kevin Burton, Island Roads network manager
9, March 2020·3 min readIsle of Wight council to trial new traffic flow at Coppins BridgeFrom next week the Isle of Wight council are trialling a new traffic flow at Medina and Coppins Bridge. See the maps within
9, March 2020·1 min readLetter: Could retaining wall collapse be related to large number of trees being removed?This reader raises a theory that the large number of trees removed from a site in Ventnor could have had a knock-on effect on Belgrave Road
6, March 2020·1 min readOvernight lows and icy stretches on the Isle of WightThere are still some icy stretches in rural areas, so take care if on the road this morning.
6, March 2020·1 min readLocalised flooding closes more Isle of Wight roads (update 2)The emergency closures are due to flooding and the diversions will be signposted locally
5, March 2020·1 min readFlooding closes another Isle of Wight road as rains continueIf you're out on the roads today, allow extra time and take care. There appears to be a lot of surface water from run-offs from fields
5, March 2020·1 min readMore roads closed due to high water levelsThe emergency closure is due to high water levels at the ford.
5, March 2020·1 min readRoad linking Whitwell to Niton closed due to flooding (updated)The emergency closure is due to flooding. Diversions will signposted locally.