Isle of Wight residents are being given a say on County Hall’s support scheme for low-income council taxpayers, in a public consultation. Local Council Tax Support (LCTS), which helps around 9,500 Islanders, can currently provide up to a maximum 75%...

The response to ‘devastating’ flooding in Ryde 2 years ago will go under the microscope of Isle of Wight councillors tomorrow (Thursday) - with residents set for a restless night ahead amid another flood alert for the area. County Hall’s...

A rejected plan for nine houses on vacant land behind a pub is going to appeal after the Isle of Wight Council said it would lead to a ‘cramped form of development’. The applicant’s agent CPC Planning Consultants flagged ‘social...

A new public meeting space, seating area and landscaped gardens will upgrade East Cowes Esplanade. County Hall has granted planning permission for a regeneration proposal at Albany Green in East Cowes which the council’s decision report said will significantly enhance...

An alleged emptying of 'untreated sewage' into the Norton Pumping Station has been raised at the Isle of Wight Council. Freshwater South’s Councillor Becca Cameron asked a question on the “serious matter” at last Thursday’s economy, regeneration, transport and infrastructure...

Plans for 3 new ‘family size’ houses near an Isle of Wight village previously criticised as ‘creeping development’ have been approved, despite fears over ‘sewage-related pollution’. County Hall has given Robert Russell permission to build 3 homes designated as ‘market...

Flexible commercial space close to the Isle of Wight’s county town could soon become available. Palmers IOW has said its change of use application for 2 buildings at the Hangar Business Park off Forest Road near Newport would enable a...

An Isle of Wight woman claims she was “shouted at” in a way she found “intimidating and distressing” after objecting to a neighbour’s planning bid. Suzanne Warwick was among 5 members of the public to oppose Steve Haines’s now approved...

A former sweet shop in the heart of the Isle of Wight’s largest town has been repainted as part of a transformation into an antiques store - although planning consent has not yet been granted. Charlotte Elliott of Elliott’s Antiques...

A building that formerly housed a local vets is at ‘serious risk of falling into disrepair’ and could be turned into a 1-bedroom flat. Ian Green is seeking permission from the Isle of Wight Council for a change of use...