Council officials are recommending that the 473-home West Acre development in Ryde is, once again, given conditional planning approval, with a decision in the long-running saga expected tomorrow (Tuesday). A council report published before tomorrow evening's critical planning committee meeting...

The Isle of Wight has missed out on getting any funding from a £5 billion investment package given to communities across the country. Earlier this week (25th September) Whitehall announced the Pride in Place Programme, providing £2 million in regeneration...

Sandown Town Council will bid to make its ‘much-loved’ boating lake an Asset of Community Value (ACV), subject to its clerk being satisfied there is no legal risk to the authority. Councillor Ian Boyd’s motion that Sandown Town Council (STC)...

A new 2-bedroom apartment could be built on the lower ground floor of a Victorian villa near the popular Appley Beach. Mr Truscott of Leavington House - known for its troublesome tenants in recent years, which included the scene of...

A refused bid to turn a campsite near Calbourne into ‘upmarket and high-end’ glamping accommodation has gone to appeal. In April, planners rejected Mike and Sean Fursse-Smith’s application to install three self-contained glamping pods converted from shipping containers at Mill...

Flags or painted markings that may be distracting or hazardous to drivers are being removed strictly on 'safety grounds', the Isle of Wight Council has said. County Hall provided an update after Union Jack flags were raised on lampposts along...

Ryde regeneration funding worth £20million could start becoming available in April next year, but decisions still need to be made on what to spend it on. Addressing a well attended forum hosted by the Ryde Society at the Royal Esplanade...

A row has broken out after last week’s controversial local government reorganisation (LGR) vote, with one councillor criticising the Isle of Wight Council’s leader and chair. East Cowes independent Cllr Karl Love accused County Hall leader Phil Jordan of not...

An application has been submitted to Isle of Wight Council seeking permission for 38 houses, including a mix of market and affordable housing in Rookley. Mr and Mrs Isaacson have submitted an outline application for the new homes, 35% of...

Disquiet has been expressed by political leaders at the Isle of Wight Council over proposed job cuts at ferry firm Wightlink. Conservative group leader Councillor Ed Blake and Council Leader Phil Jordan, who heads up the Alliance group, have spoken...