Heritage Action Zone funding sees new town maps installed around Newport
Heritage Action Zone funding from Historic England has given Newport and Carisbrooke Community Council’s Shaping Newport project the opportunity to install additional maps of Newport around the town at various […]
Southern Water Isle of Wight Recycling Project
Following the recent Southern Water briefing sessions about the upcoming public consultation for the Isle of Wight Water Recycling Project, the consultation is now live. Information about the proposals for […]
Time running out to take part in this year’s budget consultation
Time is running out for residents to have their say in this year’s budget survey. There are just days left for people to give their views before the consultation closes […]
Helping protect people vulnerable residents in Hampshire & the Isle of Wight from becoming victims of crime.
The scheme from the Blue Lamp Trust offers FREE home visits providing both general and specific crime and fire prevention advice to improve home safety. We visit residents who are: […]
Council set to hold extraordinary full council meeting to discuss potential school closures
The chairman of the Isle of Wight Council has called for an extraordinary full council meeting to be held to allow a debate surrounding potential school closures. Councillor Karl Love […]
New groyne construction in Gurnard to feature innovative artificial rockpools
Artificial rockpools will be included in the reconstruction of a concrete groyne on Gurnard beach, creating essential habitats for marine life. The project, starting at the end of January, aims […]
Isle of Wight Council takes action on derelict Esplanade Hotel
The Isle of Wight Council has stepped in to tackle the long-standing issues of the derelict Esplanade Hotel on Sandown High Street. Despite new ownership in 2019 and planning permission […]
Have your say on how the Isle of Wight Council should spend its money
The Isle of Wight Council today (Monday, 16 December) launches a public consultation to give Islanders the opportunity to have their say on how it should spend its money next […]
Changes to council services over the festive period 2024 to 2025
Please note the following update and amendment has been made: Revenues, Benefits, Blue Badges and Payments Team Online applications remain available for council tax/local council tax support/housing benefit and Blue […]
Isle of Wight Council recommends consideration of school closures to address surplus places
The Isle of Wight Council is today (Wednesday) proposing consideration of the closure of six Island primary schools. This difficult decision, driven by a severe decline in pupil numbers, follows […]