Over a million pound in cost of living support could be approved next week
Rufus Pickles - Local Democracy ReporterMore than a million pounds in cost of living support could be approved by the Isle of Wight Council next…
Read MoreTrade unions will oppose plans for school closures
County Hall’s “flawed” school proposals will be met with trade union resistance in their current form, and must be reconsidered,…
Read MoreProposed EV charging zone in Newport Morrisons car park approved
A proposed electric vehicle (EV) charging zone in the car park of Newport’s Morrisons supermarket has been approved. Justifying the…
Read MoreShanklin charity seeks consent to replace “very badly corroded” Shanklin Theatre windows
A Shanklin charity has sought consent to replace the Grade II listed Shanklin Theatre’s “very badly corroded” five first floor…
Read MoreOnly around 14 per cent of a three-year-old MOJ grant has been spent by County Hall
Only around 14 per cent of a three-year-old Ministry of Justice (MOJ) grant has been spent by County Hall on…
Read MoreLandscape Lane development meets renewed backlash
A revised bid to build 12 houses with vehicle and pedestrian access on the edge of Newport has met with…
Read MoreRetired architect denounces controversial Fort Victoria development proposal
A retired Island architect representing the Solent Protection Society (SPS) has denounced a controversial Fort Victoria development proposal as arguably…
Read MoreClosed Cowes funeral directors could become a three floor house
A closed Cowes funeral directors that served the town for decades could become a three floor house. Christopher Galbraith has…
Read MoreFort Victoria development public inquiry
A public inquiry into a controversial, appealed planning application for a mixed use development by, and of, Fort Victoria Pier…
Read MoreParents march through Newport over potential school closures
Parents marched through Newport town centre this morning (Monday) in protest at County Hall plans that could see the closure…
Read MoreRestoration work providing “environmental benefits” at quarry could continue until 2026
Work to restore land at an Island quarry with tens of thousands of tonnes of fill material could continue for…
Read MoreLeading education officer at IOW Council says schools consultation has attracted “very considerable interest”
The leading education officer at the Isle of Wight Council has said controversial plans to shut six schools have attracted…
Read MoreSocial inequality and mental wellbeing concerns raised over County Hall school proposals
Social inequality and mental wellbeing concerns have been raised over the Isle of Wight Council’s school proposals. In separate questions…
Read MoreIsle of Wight Pension Fund assets moving in a “positive direction”
The Isle of Wight Council Pension Fund’s assets have been moving in a “positive direction” despite “quite challenging” economic conditions.…
Read MoreCouncil leader admits to forecasted budget overspend of “around £5.7 million” this year
The leader of the Isle of Wight Council has admitted that the council is currently forecast to overspend by “around…
Read MoreBid to turn Freshwater building into office following three failed attempts to convert space
A bid to turn a Freshwater building into an office has been made following three failed attempts to convert the…
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