County Hall refuses ‘affordable’ high street flats
Rufus Pickles - Local Democracy ReporterA proposal for three ‘affordable’ new flats at the site of a once popular dessert shop has been refused. Council…
Read MoreNine ‘much-needed’ houses could be built
Tradeamp Ltd submitted a planning application to County Hall to construct nine three-bedroom homes next to 115 Station Road, Wootton…
Read MoreCouncillors launch broadside against school closure plans
County Hall’s corporate scrutiny committee (CSC) last night launched a broadside against the Isle of Wight Council’s plans to shut…
Read MoreCouncillors to consider plans for radical shake-up of County Hall
County Hall representatives will consider plans for a radical shake-up of the Isle of Wight Council tomorrow (Wednesday). Full Council…
Read MoreCouncillors to debate controversial plans to end private school tax breaks
Councillors will this week debate and decide on controversial plans to end tax breaks for Isle of Wight private schools.…
Read MoreFinal school closures votes scheduled for this Thursday
Final votes on closing five primary schools will likely take place at a crunch cabinet meeting this Thursday. County Hall’s…
Read MoreCurrently no confirmed plans for multi-storey hospital car park, says NHS
There are currently no confirmed plans to build a multi-storey car park at St Mary’s Hospital, the Isle of Wight…
Read MoreAlliance approves purchase of 18 units of temporary accommodation
The Isle of Wight Council has sanctioned the purchase of 18 properties as part of plans to help people move…
Read More“A clear potential that harm has been caused:” major housing development invalidated
Consent for a major housing development has been struck off following “unauthorised work” and “a clear potential that harm has…
Read MoreFormer public toilets conversion scheme withdrawn after parish council backlash
A developer has withdrawn a scheme to convert a former public toilets block in the middle of a village following…
Read MorePlans to end tax breaks for private schools come under attack
Plans to end tax breaks for Isle of Wight private schools came under attack yesterday evening. A report signed by…
Read MoreDutch Braai restaurant and weddings venue: new plans for disused barns
Two farm barns near could be used as a Dutch Braai restaurant and wedding and events space. The applicant applied…
Read MoreTwo-bedroom apartment could be installed behind new laundrette
A two-bedroom apartment could be installed behind a new laundrette in a town centre. The applicant applied to County Hall…
Read MoreLarge villa-style property could house four new ‘starter homes’
A large villa-style property in a coastal village could house four new ‘starter homes’. A planning application was submitted to…
Read MoreDiscontent with health and social care services on the rise again, report finds
Difficulties accessing GP appointments, further problems with hospital car park ticket machines and dental services costs are key issues facing…
Read MoreCabinet may recommend ending tax breaks for private schools
Cabinet members may decide later this week to follow the government’s lead in ending tax breaks for Isle of Wight…
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