Southern Water ‘going ahead’ with controversial Sandown recycling project, councillor warns
Rufus Pickles - Local Democracy ReporterSouthern Water is “going ahead with what they’re going ahead with” and it “doesn’t matter what we say”, an Isle…
Read MoreMcDonald’s drive-thru in Lake moves closer after approval
A new multi‑million‑pound McDonald’s ‘drive‑thru’ restaurant has moved a step closer to opening, on Newport Road, in Lake, after County…
Read MoreIsle of Wight Society objects to “intrusive” Guardhouse shower block plans in East Cowes
The Isle of Wight Society has joined growing calls to refuse what it describes as an “intrusive” plan to install…
Read MoreTwelve Isle of Wight Council managers earn more than £100,000
Twelve senior managers at the Isle of Wight Council are now earning salaries in excess of £100,000 a year, newly…
Read MoreHousing crisis deepens as social homes waiting list rises
A shortage of rental accommodation since Covid, and the increasing cost-of-living has deepened the Isle of Wight’s housing crisis, a…
Read MoreVentnor’s right to bid for Winter Gardens rejected
The community’s attempt to secure a right to bid for Ventnor Winter Gardens has suffered a setback, after the building’s…
Read MoreMixed health experiences in latest watchdog report
Serious concerns over potential changes to the Isle of Wight ambulance service, alongside criticism of dentistry access and treatment costs,…
Read MoreCracks prompt repairs in historic building
An iconic Island municipal building, dating back to the 17th century, could undergo structural repairs after the appearance of ‘significant…
Read MoreRadio mast plan draws objections
Plans to install a 13-metre lattice mast, with a high frequency beam antenna behind a bungalow, have prompted objections from…
Read MoreWaste services to transfer in April
County Hall has confirmed that waste collection and treatment services on the Island will be transferred from Thalia Waste Management…
Read MoreFormer takeaway earmarked for flat
A former fish and chip shop could be leased to a local housing association as a one-bedroom apartment. The applicant…
Read MoreCouncillors are up for a May election
Isle of Wight political group leaders will tell Whitehall they do not want any further delay to local elections, after…
Read MoreCowes drive-thru attracts opposition
A scheme for a new McDonald’s Drive-Thru restaurant has been submitted to the Isle of Wight Council. The proposal, prepared…
Read MoreNew stray dog policy is approved
A new policy, to manage stray dogs on the Isle of Wight, focused on public safety and animal welfare, has…
Read MoreNovember planning round-up
A once-popular Isle of Wight fish and chip shop was lost forever, a scenic seafront will get five more beach…
Read MoreRun down HMO being investigated by IW Council officers
An ‘extremely tired’ and ‘rundown’ former Isle of Wight hotel, being used as a HMO ‘without consent’, is under investigation…
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