Footbridge in grounds of one of “earliest manor houses” on IW could be replaced
Rufus Pickles - Local Democracy ReporterAn iconic footbridge in poor condition, which straddles a main rural road on the Island, could be replaced. Shorwell Parish…
Read MoreCouncil tax court fees to increase from next year
Islanders taken to court for not paying council tax will have to pay up to £128.50 in increased administration fees…
Read MoreIW councillor says County Hall’s affordable house building is “not good enough”
An Isle of Wight councillor has slammed the fact that only 7.3 per cent of housing created across the Island…
Read MoreBoarded up Shanklin summerhouse could be turned into a home
A boarded up Shanklin summerhouse dating back to the 17th century could be turned into a home. Mr and Mrs…
Read MoreBrading crowd gathers braves downpour for protest against possible school closure
A crowd braved a downpour by Brading’s Bull Ring yesterday (Monday) morning to protest against the potential closure of the…
Read More19th century Ryde school wall posing “severe safety risk” has been demolished
A 19th century Ryde school wall posing a “severe safety risk” has been demolished. Ryde Town Council has sought listed…
Read MoreIW councillor would love CTS to be more generous ahead of cabinet discussion
A councillor has said he would love council tax support to be more generous ahead of a cabinet discussion on…
Read MoreIslanders invited to share views on Newport parking proposal that could help town’s businesses and visitors
Islanders have been invited to share their views on an Isle of Wight Council parking proposal that could help Newport…
Read More“Wonderful” Newport youth hub project supported by NCCC
A “wonderful” Newport youth hub project designed to reduce anti-social behaviour was given a vote of confidence by a community…
Read MoreCouncil closes Carisbrooke’s Spring Lane to vehicles
Several traffic restrictions affecting East Cowes, Ryde and Carisbrooke will go ahead after the IW Council gave plans the green…
Read MoreFamily villas could be built on Cowes’s Esplanade
Two family villas overlooking the Solent could be built on an Island seafront. Hamlet Court Regeneration Ltd have submitted a…
Read MoreIW Council receives application for two Newport flats
Space above a former town centre Carphone Warehouse store on the Island could be converted into flats. The IW Council…
Read MoreBid to turn church into Lounges bar encounters stiff resistance
A bid to turn a former Island church into a Lounges cafe bar, similar to Newport’s Correo Lounge, has encountered…
Read MoreDisused Cowes church could be turned into Lounges bar
A disused Cowes church could be turned into a Lounges café bar akin to Newport’s Correo Lounge. Hospitality chain Loungers…
Read MoreCouncil officer removes application from agenda due to information “concerns”
An IW Council officer removed a controversial Newport housing plan from a planning committee agenda due to advertised information “concerns”.…
Read MoreSolent CO2 pipeline consultation ends today
A consultation on major plans for a Solent CO2 pipeline, which could affect the Island, ends today. ExxonMobil’s began the…
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