Consultations and surveys
Open consultations and surveys
Public Spaces Protection Orders – ban on barbecues, sky lanterns, balloon releases
Consultation opens: Tuesday 16 December 2025
Consultation closed: Tuesday 27 January 2026
The consultation aims to establish whether these activities are causing a nuisance and to understand public and stakeholder support for introducing a PSPO. These measures are intended to reduce environmental harm, fire risks, and wildlife injuries caused by disposable barbecues, lanterns, and balloons.
Special Treatments Policy review consultation
The council wants your views on an updated policy to make sure treatments like tattoos and piercings are done by registered, safe and reliable practitioners.
Consultation opens: Monday 17 November 2025
Consultation closes: Midnight, Monday 15 December 2025
Complete the Special Treatments Policy review consultation
Open Schools consultations
Find out about our current consultations relating to Isle of Wight schools schools and settings, and give us your views on the proposals.