A rather dim view could be taken against the Isle of Wight Council's Cabinet if they proceed with plans to close 5 Isle of Wight schools after Full Council voted to oppose the controversial plans last night (Wednesday). Though not...

A2K Leisure LLP’s application to install a new entrance to the restaurant and bar in Freshwater Bay’s Albion Hotel, create an external kitchen storage space and remove a bin store has been given the green light by County Hall planners. The...

Those behind a controversial bid to build a renewable energy park near Wootton have submitted updated plans to the Isle of Wight Council. Sunny Oaks Renewable Energy Park Ltd said its revised proposal for a solar power station north west...

2 prominent Isle of Wight councillors have lodged motions to be voted on at a landmark County Hall debate this evening (Wednesday), focussing on proposals to close 5 primary schools. Councillor Michael Lilley wants the current school place plan, which...

Part of a Victorian warehouse in the heart of Ryde could be transformed into 3 studio flats. KLAR Property Limited has applied to the Isle of Wight Council for a change of use of part of the ground floor and...

An Isle of Wight parish council is in turmoil after the shock resignation of its clerk.  Shalfleet Parish Council’s Tina Bailey quit amid a row with councillors Steve and Thomas Cowley who say she was ‘illegitimately’ in the job. The...

Heavily criticised plans for a raft of new housing on the edge of the Isle of Wight’s county town have resurfaced. Gallantgreen Ltd resubmitted a hybrid application to the Isle of Wight Council including planning permission to demolish a garage...

The Isle of Wight’s MPs have responded to a report highlighting a dire situation with long waits for essential Island health services, with each MP blaming the other's party for the problems. Richard Quigley, Isle of Wight West MP and...

Land in Bembridge will continue to be used for dredging thousands of tonnes of material from the harbour. JMC AG Ltd’s planning application to continue using land at Bembridge Point off Embankment Road for storing, sorting and distributing gravel in...

Plans for a car port and garage on the edge of an Isle of Wight village, denounced as ‘unacceptable creeping development’, have been rejected following a local backlash. Natasha Moore’s application was turned down by County Hall planners this week...