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 […]
Significant Strides and Future Goals – Isle of Wight Children’s Services in Latest Ofsted Report
Significant strides and future goals — Isle of Wight children’s services in latest Ofsted report Positive progress is being made within children’s services on the Isle of Wight, according to […]
Isle of Wight Council supports food and activity schemes this Christmas
The Isle of Wight Council’s Christmas Holiday Activities and Food (HAF) programme is back for 2024! The programme offers a wide range of activities to entertain children and young people […]
Give a library card this Christmas
Christmas cards promoting library membership and giving access to millions of free books and other library services are being offered across the Island this festive season. Throughout December residents can […]
Inspectors appointed for Island Planning Strategy examination
Inspectors appointed for Island Planning Strategy examination The draft Island Planning Strategy has taken another step forward with the recent appointment of two planning inspectors. This follows the submission of […]
Free parking for Small Business Saturday
The Isle of Wight Council is once again offering free off-street parking in all its long-stay car parks in support of Small Business Saturday — which aims to support local […]
Consultation launched on plans to improve cycling and walking routes across the Island
02 December 2024, 11:44 The Isle of Wight Council wants to hear from residents and local groups about new plans to improve cycling and walking routes across the Island. The […]
Police and Crime Commissioner launches new online ‘Safer Together’ hub in partnership to tackle violence against women and girls
Police and Crime Commissioner Donna Jones has launched an online hub that provides advice, guidance and information to anyone who is concerned about sexual violence, abuse, or harassment to help […]
The Blue Lamp Trust’s Isle of Wight Bobby Scheme; helping protect vulnerable residents on Isle of Wight from becoming victims of crime
Hampshire Constabulary wanted to share an update with you from our partners, The Blue Lamp Trust, of which our Chief Constable Scott Chilton is a Trustee. They have recently launched a […]