Council’s contact centre reduces it’s open times
Rufus Pickles - Local Democracy ReporterIslanders can no longer seek help and advice from the IW Council’s contact centre at the weekend, after the authority…
Read MoreFeature could be kept in Rookley Methodist Church conversion
A former church hall could be demolished to make way for a home. It comes after the thumbs up was…
Read MoreLatest sports craze could be coming to the Island
The latest sports craze, Padel, could soon be coming to the Island in a major investment for an Island tennis…
Read MoreFormer church could be given a new relaxing life in Niton
From praising God to downward dog, a former church could be given a new, relaxing lease of life. St Joseph’s…
Read MoreHeating costs become ‘unaffordable’ on an Island housing estate
“Angry and frustrated” parents say their young children are going cold as heating costs on an Island housing estate skyrocket…
Read MoreHow much will you be paying your local council?
Island residents have been getting their increased council tax bills for the year ahead — with some Islanders in for…
Read MoreIW Council has agreed to purchase a Newport eyesore
The IW Council has agreed to buy an eyesore site in the heart of Newport, but is keeping the price…
Read MoreNorthwood Primary School receive ‘Good’ Ofsted for a third year
An Island primary school has secured a ‘Good’ Ofsted rating for the third time in a row — as “pupils…
Read MoreOur council tax is 11th highest in the country!
Of all the councils in England, the Isle of Wight has the 11th highest rate of council tax. From April,…
Read MoreStreet trader now allowed on Gurnard seafront
A street trader has been given the thumbs up to sell buckets and spades, crab lines as well as ice…
Read MoreEast Cowes Esplanade toilets could soon face redevelopment
Public toilets on a seafront, which are more than 60 years old and described as a ‘health hazard’, could soon…
Read MorePlanning Strategy is delayed yet again
After seven years in the making, and costing the IW Council £660,000, the authority’s ‘planning bible’ has been delayed again,…
Read MoreCouncillors voted on their allowances on Thursday
Isle of Wight Councillors will take home more than £9,500 this year for the time they dedicate to the role.…
Read MoreA step forward for a new skatepart in East Cowes
A near ten year campaign to replace a ‘dated’ skatepark could soon be successful. East Cowes Town Council last night…
Read More‘Good’ Ofsted rating celebrated by Brighstone Primary School
Brighstone CE Primary School is celebrating achieving a ‘good’ rating from Ofsted following a recent inspection. Children, staff and parents…
Read MoreCouncillor claims lack of maintenance caused distillery to withdraw from Ryde
Lack of maintenance at the former Ryde Arena ice rink caused the business behind Mermaid Gin to withdraw from major…
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