The Isle of Wight Council insists there are enough childcare places on the Island to provide for youngsters — despite what parents say.  In a report, it has been revealed the Council thought there would be less requirement for statutory...

‘Happy, healthy and active’ — that’s the Isle of Wight Council’s ambition for its elderly population as residents start to live longer. A new public health strategy has been approved for the Island by the council’s cabinet body for the year...

New artist impressions of how the long-awaited Pennyfeathers development will look have been revealed as the major scheme once again goes before the Isle of Wight Council's planning committee, with recommendations for approval. The Pennyfeathers scheme was first touted around...

A public health partnership between Hampshire and the Isle of Wight has been given the go-ahead to continue for another 2 years. The 2 councils have been sharing resources, expertise and a director since the partnership started in 2019. Before...

Promises of higher tax on second homes on the Isle of Wight should be treated with caution, councillors have warned. The Isle of Wight Council wants to support the introduction of additional taxes when it meets on 15th March. However,...

A new mental health ward for dementia patients is being piloted on the Isle of Wight — 4 years after a specialist ward closed over care concerns. The Isle of Wight NHS Trust now hopes to restore provision, after a...

How will your council tax bills stack up compared to those on the other side of the Island? A league table has been produced by the Isle of Wight Council showing the different amounts being charged as a precept by all...

A multi-million pound historic Solent fort remains for sale, after 3 years on the market – and a new planning application sets out to ensure any new buyer will have the option to convert it into a private home. It...

Isle of Wight councillors are not likely to award themselves a pay rise this year, but the total bill for allowances is expected to be in excess of £500,000. When councillors last discussed pay, in January 2022, they agreed on...

Isle of Wight health bosses say that 'it feels like winter 365 days a year' as pressures on services continue into the Spring. The Isle of Wight Council’s director of adult social care, Laura Gaudion, said there had been a...