Public toilets at a popular Isle of Wight beach could be replaced by state-of-the-art but pay-to-use facilities. Currently, the toilets at Yaverland, in the public car park are free. In new plans from Sandown Town Council, approved at its meeting...

A near 5% council tax increase is a step closer for Isle of Wight residents. It comes as the Isle of Wight Council’s cabinet executive approved the authority’s spending plans for the upcoming financial year last night (Thursday). The potential...

Late-night bus services in rural areas of the Isle of Wight could continue as more money is funnelled into the Island’s only bus service. Another bus could also be added to Route 5 service, from Newport to East Cowes, meaning...

A primary school site in the West Wight — which has been empty for years — could soon be sold off and turned into houses. Weston Academy in Totland closed in December 2015 after its operators, the Academies Enterprise Trust,...

Plans for the major redevelopment of an Isle of Wight seafront eyesore have fallen through again. After more than 18 months of no action at the Shanklin Spa site, since the Isle of Wight Council agreed to sell the land,...

The Isle of Wight Council is not heading for bankruptcy, its finance lead has said, after members faced ‘significant financial challenges’ while drawing up its spending plans for the year ahead. The Alliance Administration recently announced its budget plans for...

The leader of the Isle of Wight Council is looking to reinstate an exceptional hardship fund — which has helped more than 1,000 vulnerable Islanders since it was introduced. It would rescind a decision made in January by the full...

Senior group leaders are urging the Isle of Wight Council to overturn a 14-year-old policy which could hinder the future of the Military Road. It comes as voids and cliff falls next to the iconic coastal route, stretching between Chale...

Sandown residents will again see an increase in their Council Tax bills after last year’s 50% hike. A 6.6% rise in council tax precept was approved by Sandown Town Council on Monday night for the year ahead, as well as...

Derelict houses that have been empty for years could soon be occupied as calls are made for action to be taken over their unsightly state. The 2 properties on the corner of Marlborough Road on Westridge Cross were interlinked with...