A motion calling for ‘proactive action’ to challenge and reduce stigma around mental health and suicide has been unanimously passed by Isle of Wight councillors. Ventnor and St Lawrence representative Councillor Ed Blake’s plea for mental health to be prioritised...

A 5-year plan for conserving and enhancing the Isle of Wight’s Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB) was unanimously approved by councillors this week. Full Council, one of County Hall’s prime decision-making bodies, decided to go ahead with the Isle...

The Isle of Wight’s ruling administration has confirmed Island bus fares will go up to £3 and that there will be no extra subsidies, including for the Island's youth. The Isle of Wight Youth Council asked at Wednesday's Full Council...

A former chocolate shop in Godshill - which has sat empty for several years - could once again be used for retail purposes. Lesley Hall’s listed building consent and planning permission applications seek to retain the Grade II listed Isle...

An appeal for the Isle of Wight Council to support small businesses and seek help from Westminster passed without opposition at County Hall earlier this week (Wednesday). Councillor Matthew Price’s motion, which stated it is now ‘crucial’ the council asks...

Storage space above a former charity shop in Shanklin is to be converted into 2 new flats. Mr M. Pennells of Pennells Developments Ltd gained prior approval to convert the first and second floors of 17 High Street in Shanklin...

The Government’s Autumn Statement is unlikely to ease pressures on the Isle of Wight Council’s budget, leader Phil Jordan has said in an update report. Councillor Phil Jordan presented the statement to County Hall’s 39-member Full Council on Wednesday. He...

A support package to help Islanders on low incomes pay council tax was approved by the Isle of Wight Council on Wednesday evening. Full Council opted to go ahead with the Local Council Tax Support (LCTS) Scheme 2025/26 and continue...

A concrete barn storing hundreds of hay bales and modern farming equipment could be built on the edge of the Isle of Wight National Landscape. Simon Long submitted a planning application for a green cladded barn and a new private...

A key County Hall forum will decide on whether to approve a 5-year plan for the Isle of Wight’s nationally important landscape today (Wednesday). Full Council, a meeting of all 39 councillors, will vote on a 157-page management plan for...