A councillor has lodged a motion seeking ‘categorical assurance’ from the government that the Isle of Wight Council remains a ‘stand-alone’ authority. Councillor Michael Lilley’s proposal follows controversial Whitehall devolution plans, which were unveiled in December and are currently under...

The Isle of Wight Liberal Democrats are pushing for a budget amendment to prioritise replenishing a fund the group says ‘can help reduce Island poverty’. Ahead of a vote on the Alliance administration’s proposed 2025/26 budget, the opposition group has...

A crucial County Hall meeting will take place tonight (Wednesday) where Isle of Wight councillors will vote on the 2025/26 budget and a 4.99% council tax hike. Full Council is due to decide on proposals including £1.5million in savings, an...

An Isle of Wight seaside holiday flat could be converted into residential accommodation. John Dart submitted a change of use application to County Hall to turn holiday accommodation at 31b Marsh Road in Gurnard into a residential unit. An application...

An iconic Isle of Wight town hall will now be more expensive to hire for both community and commercial events. Last week, East Cowes Town Council agreed to increase the community and commercial hourly hiring rates for York Avenue’s East...

A motion encouraging the Isle of Wight Council’s leadership not to rule out a merger with mainland authorities has been tabled for a crunch meeting this week. Councillor Geoff Brodie said merging the Island’s unitary authority would ‘produce economies of...

The troubled East Cowes to Cowes floating bridge made a 'half a million-pound loss' last year, an Isle of Wight deputy mayor said last week. Speaking at an East Cowes Town Council meeting, Councillor Cameron Palin told attendees Floating Bridge...

An Isle of Wight parish council plagued with infighting has decided not to go ahead with mediation – but instead will have some training. Shalfleet Parish Council (SPC) agreed to fund £165 worth of training by the Isle of Wight...

A tea room and garden in Godshill could be converted into a 3-bedroom house, with a smaller replacement tea room built alongside. Daniel Palmer has submitted a change of use application to the local authority to convert The Olive Garden...

A controversial plan to build 14 houses on the edge of Northwood has been turned down by County Hall planners. The council refused applicants Downer and Long’s outline application for 14 residential units at a site off Pallance Road in...