Isle of Wight Council launches 2025 National Apprenticeship Week with flag raising
Today (10th February) marks the start of this year’s Apprenticeship Week and the Isle of Wight Council celebrated by raising the apprenticeship flag outside County Hall alongside council staff, councillors and […]
Keep your heart healthy this February with the blood pressure monitor loan scheme
In September 2024 the Isle of Wight Council launched its blood pressure monitor loan scheme. High blood pressure puts extra strain on your heart, checking your blood pressure is a […]
Isle of Wight Council unveils 2025/26 budget amid financial pressures
In the face of escalating costs and funding challenges, the Isle of Wight Council has today (Wednesday) unveiled its budget for 2025/26, with a spotlight on community protection and essential […]
Isle of Wight joins government’s fast-track devolution plans
The Isle of Wight has been included in the government’s fast-track plans for devolution. The Isle of Wight Council, alongside Hampshire County Council, Portsmouth City Council, and Southampton City Council, […]
Half-term activities at Island museums
There will be plenty of opportunity for family activities at two Island museums during February half-term. Visitors to the Museum of Island History will be invited to create and curate their own […]
New drop-in sessions announced for Isle of Wight Dementia Strategy review
In a bid to gather more community feedback, extra drop-in sessions have been scheduled as part of the Isle of Wight Dementia Strategy review. These new dates provide more opportunities […]
Isle of Wight Libraries launch 2025 Book Bingo Challenge with exciting prizes
Isle of Wight Libraries are set to ignite a passion for reading with the launch of their 2025 Book Bingo challenge, offering participants the chance to win a £50 book […]
Friendship Circle Coffee Morning
Bembridge Friendship Circle Please join us for our monthly coffee mornings in Bembridge Village Hall 10.00 am – 12.00 midday, on the first Saturday of every month, excluding August [Feb 1st; […]
Borrow a thermal camera to find cold spots in your home
Do you feel like your home is losing heat but you’re not sure why? With funding from the National Lottery’s Power to Change fund, Wight Community Energy has supplied Isle […]
Speak up for Island nature — Public consultation opens for Isle of Wight’s Nature Recovery Plan
The UK has seen a big drop in biodiversity and habitat over the past 25 years, with many common species like starlings, sparrows, frogs, and slow worms now at risk. […]