A Public Spaces Protection Order (PSPO) is legislation that allows a local authority (Isle of Wight Council) to address a particular nuisance or problem that may occur in a particular area. The PSPO works by imposing conditions on the use of that area, that apply to everyone. 

PSPOs are designed to ensure the law-abiding majority can use and enjoy public spaces safe from anti-social behaviour. 

The Isle of Wight Council's Public Spaces Protection Orders (PSPOs), include the controls that were previously called Dog Control Orders (DCOs), Designated Public Place Orders (DPPOs) and other measures to control antisocial behaviour. 

We are turning these previous orders into a single set of PSPOs. The council is considering some small amendments to the previous orders.

The Isle of Wight Council’s draft housing strategy is now available, and a consultation is under way. This is not the final strategy; which will follow after consultation.

The draft housing strategy is supported by the council's Corporate Plan and its Regeneration Strategy, and helps shape and inform the draft Island Planning Strategy, which is going through the formal stages to adoption.

Consultation link: https://www.surveymonkey.co.uk/r/housingstrategy2020

View strategy link: 

Earlier this year the council published its corporate plan and within it made a clear commitment to ensuring that “people have a place to call home and can live with independence”. Following publication of the draft Island Planning Strategy for consultation earlier in 2019, there was, and indeed continues to be, significant concern expressed about the number of homes being planned for the Island.

As part of the Island planning strategy process, the Isle of Wight Council is working with parish and town councils to undertake an Island-wide housing needs survey. This will capture views on current and future housing needs of residents, and also help us understand more about what is affordable (to buy and rent). This information will then be used to inform the council’s planning and housing policies in the future.

The Isle of Wight Council, in partnership with Amey, is asking for feedback on recycling and waste services.

The annual residents recycling and waste survey is now open and is an opportunity for householders to put forward suggestions for future improvements or ideas on how the Island can reduce our waste and recycle more. 

Your input is crucial to developing an innovative and workable budget which recognises not only the challenges of delivering more for less, but also builds on the actions already taken for regeneration and growth. We would like to hear your views about how the council should spend its money next year. This short survey should take 5-10 minutes of your time to complete.

The results of this budget consultation will be considered as part of the final decision in February 2020.

This plan is about improving public safety, reducing the number of emergency incidents and saving lives.

HFRS and IWFRS exist to make life safer. We achieve this through the use of risk management. As fire and rescue services we work to identify risks within our area and then assess those risks to see how likely they are to occur. From this we can then make plans manage these risks.

More information can be found on the Hampshire Fire and Rescue website, here: https://www.hantsfire.gov.uk/about-us/integrated-risk-management-plan/  

The planning service is undertaking a public consultation on behalf of IWC in relation to a proposal by BT as the Universal Service Provider to remove 16 public call boxes in various locations on the Island. This consultation is being run until Friday 18 October 2019.

Details of the proposed removals for consultation is available here: https://www.iow.gov.uk/Residents/Environment-Planning-and-Waste/Planning/Planning-Development/View-the-Weekly-Press-List

Guidance on the Public Call Boxes Removal process, including relevant factors that may be take into account, can be found on the Ofcom website https://www.ofcom.org.uk

In September 2018, Portsmouth City Council and Hampshire County Council were one of twelve city regions shortlisted to bid for a share of the Department for Transport's £1.28 billion Transforming Cities Fund, for public transport improvements across South Hampshire.

You can read more about the proposals here: https://www.portsmouth.gov.uk/ext/parking-travel-and-roads/travel/transforming-cities-fund

The support of unpaid carers is a vital part of improving and sustaining peoples lives within our community. Currently on the Isle of Wight, Carers IW provides the support needed to improve the lives of people who are undertaking the role of an unpaid carer. It is important that carers are recognised, respected and given the opportunity to have their support needs assessed and indeed met where possible.  

Currently the provision is supported by the Isle of Wight Council through the Improved Better Care Fund grant and this funding is ending on 31 May 2020. The Isle of Wight Council is re-commissioning this valued service to ensure that it continues.

Each year the council must decide whether to change the Local Council Tax Support (LCTS) Scheme for working age applicants in its area.

The changes will only affect working age claimants who currently receive LCTS or who may apply in the future.

The locally-agreed changes we are consulting upon do not affect people of pension age. The LCTS rules for these claimants are set nationally by the government.

The LCTS Scheme replaced the old Council Tax Benefit Scheme in 2013.

The funding provided to local councils by the government to support the scheme has reduced each year.

This consultation has now closed. The results of the consultation have been reviewed and will be considered by the Full Council on 20 November 2019, with a view to bring in the proposed changes on 1 April 2020. Details of the proposed changes can be found at: https://www.iow.gov.uk/Residents/Benefits-Council-Tax-and-Business-Rates/Council-Tax-Services/Local-Council-Tax-Support1/Consultation-202021

Following an earlier consultation regarding West Wight school places earlier this year, a supplementary consultation is now underway.

Following a detailed analysis of the previous consultation, the council has put forward a new preferred option:

• The closure of All Saints’ CE Primary School on 31 December 2019, and the expansion of Yarmouth CE Primary School to 30 pupils per year group and future relocation to the All Saints’ site.

Consultation on admissions arrangements for Isle of Wight community and voluntary controlled schools. 

The Isle of Wight Council must by law determine, before 28 February 2019, the arrangements that will apply to school admissions in the academic year 2020/21. 

Please visit our consultation web page for further information and to view the policies under consultation.

Islanders are being invited to give their views on how the Isle of Wight Council should spend its money next year.

Like all councils, the Isle of Wight is facing a further reduction in the grant it gets from the Government. The council needs to save £5.5 million next year, as part of the £16.5 million savings that need to be found over the next three years and residents, businesses, the voluntary sector and town and parish councils are being encouraged to have their say on spending and service priorities for 2019/20.

Further details are available on our Financial Management service web pages .

The Isle of Wight Council is reviewing its Statement of Licensing Principles in accordance with Section 349 of the Gambling Act 2005 and its Statement of Licensing Policy in accordance with Section 5 of the Licensing Act 2003.

The Gambling Act provides for a system of licensing and regulation for commercial gambling in England and Wales and licensing authorities have responsibility for the licensing of gambling premises within their area.

The Licensing Act provides for the regulation of the sale and supply of alcohol, the provision of entertainment and late night refreshment.

Both consultations Start on the 8 November 2018 and close on 30 November 2018.

The Isle of Wight Council has received a request from Newport Parish Council to change its name to “Newport and Carisbrooke Parish Council”.

More information and how to offer your comments, support or objection to the proposed change of name can be found here: https://www.iow.gov.uk/Council/OtherServices/Electoral-Registration/Consultation-on-Newport-Parish-Council-Name-Change/.

Island residents are being asked to complete a short survey about their thoughts on local crime priorities for the Island.

The survey will help decide the work of the partnership, which is made up of partners including:
•Isle of Wight Council;
•Hampshire Constabulary;
•Isle of Wight Fire and Rescue;
•National Probation Trust;
•Hampshire Community Rehabilitation Company;
•Isle of Wight Clinical Commissioning Group.

The council is now analysing the comments received in regards to the Resident Parking Scheme

Not all highways improvement schemes fall within the scope of the contract that the council has with Island Roads. In certain cases, for example when government funding becomes available, the council is able to commission its own projects to improve junctions or certain stretches of road.

St Mary’s Junction Improvement

The Isle of Wight Council has secured government funding to improve traffic flows in and around Newport.  The first phase of this project is concentrating on the area around St Mary’s roundabout where traffic flows are predicted to increase in future years. A background paper outlining the existing and predicted vehicle movements has been produced along with outline proposals for improvements to the roundabout and the surrounding junctions is available here.

The council is now analysing the comments received in regards to the Newport traffic plan

The council is now analysing the comments received in regards to the Isle of Wight Rights of Way Improvement Plan (ROWIP) Consultation

The State Aid Public Consultation is being held to determine and gather information with the aim to further extend coverage of Superfast Broadband across the Isle of Wight.

The council is now analysing the comments received in regards to the State Aid Public Consultation

The council is now analysing the comments received in regards to the Budget consultation 2018-19

The council is now analysing the comments received in regards to the Primary Admissions Consultation for 2019/20

Isle of Wight Council wishes to investigate the patterns of term and holiday dates within the school year to ensure that they best support learning and outcomes for children as well as best supporting our education and wider communities in how they organise their work and home life calendars. 

A paper, seeking approval to consult on possible changes to term dates received Cabinet’s approval earlier this month. To view the paper, please click here. (PDF, 64KB, 6 pages).

The suggestions are look into the possibility of reducing the summer holiday but extending the half term holidays that occur in October and February. No decisions have been taken yet.

The council is eager to have as many comments as possible, because as part of this consultation we would like to ensure that the eventual decision has been informed by as many respondents as possible. 

More information and a link to the online survey, is available here: www.iwight.com/schoolholidaysconsultation

The consultation is being analysing the comments received in regards to the Isle of Wight school holidays

The council is now analysing the comments received in regards to the Waste and recycling customer satisfaction survey

The primary purpose of a Pharmaceutical Needs Assessment (PNA) is to assist NHS England to make decisions about new pharmacy applications, however it is also a useful resource.

If you are not familiar with the PNA please follow link to the current PNA: https://www.iwight.com/azservices/documents/2552-IWPharmaceutical-needs-assessment-2015-18.pdf

The council is now analysing the comments received in regards to the Pharmaceutical Needs Assessment (PNA)

The council is now analysing the comments received in regards to the Publicity consultation - Freshwater neighbourhood development plan

The council is now analysing the comments received in regards to the Possible Changes to Non-residential Care Charging Consultation

The council is now analysing the comments received in regards to the The Wight we want

The Isle of Wight Council is undertaking a consultation on the Council Tax Reduction Scheme and would like to seek your views. We would like to hear from all residents, including current and potential claimants.

The council is now analysing the comments received in regards to the Local Council Tax Support Consultation 2018/19

The council is now analysing the comments received in regards to the Island Plan review

The Isle of Wight Council and the Governing Board of the Cornerstone Federation are currently consulting on two options for the future of Sandown Bay secondary education.

The council is now analysing the comments received in regards to the Sandown Bay Academy Consultation

The Isle of Wight Community Safety Partnership (CSP) would like to know your thoughts about local crime priorities on the Island and seeks views from everyone living and working here to help to identify priorities for the Community Safety Strategic Plan 2017-18.

The Isle of Wight Council is undertaking a consultation on the proposed Freshwater Neighbourhood Development Plan and proposed Gurnard Neighbourhood Development Plan and supporting documents.

The Isle of Wight Council is seeking the views of Island residents who have recently accessed the Community Occupational Therapy services, either to support them or someone they are caring for. We are also seeking the views of Island residents who have been required to attend a mobility assessment, in line with the Blue Badge application process.

In September 2017 the Isle of Wight Council will introduce the 30 hours of free childcare for the working parents/carers of three and four years olds. We would like to hear the views and experiences of parents/carers to help shape the operation and delivery of the extended childcare offer. 

With continuing financial challenges, we would like to hear your views regarding the council’s spending priorities for the next financial year, as decisions may affect you. The budget consultation also includes your views on possible increases in your council tax.

Views are being sought on the options for the future management of Newport Harbour. A proposed harbour revision order has been prepared by the council. Your views and comments on the proposed order will inform the process and executive decision on whether it should be progressed.

The Isle of Wight Council must by law determine, before 28 February 2017, the arrangements that will apply to school admissions in the academic year 2018/19. Following a request from schools for whom they are the Admissions Authority, a proposal to add “staff child” into position 4 of their over subscription criteria has been received. We are seeking your views on the proposal that children of staff should be included within the over subscription criteria list.

The Isle of Wight Council is responsible for the collection, treatment and disposal of household waste and recycling produced on the Isle of Wight. At present, household waste and recycling is collected, treated and disposed of through a contract with Amey. We would like to hear your views on the recycling and waste service you currently receive or purchase as well as considerations for the future.

The Isle of Wight Council, along with Public Health England, are running a campaign highlighting the problem of the amounts of sugar in some of our food and drinks. The ‘Sugar Smart Island’ initiative is to make people aware of the high levels of sugar in certain food and drinks and work towards tackling the problem of consuming too much sugar.

By setting out recycling and refuse storage provision guidelines, the council is providing a clear direction on what it expects to see provided as part of new development and will be the basis for any negotiations over provision. It does not cover issues such as frequency of collection; whilst the approach set out in the draft SPD compliments these, such issues are addressed through the council’s waste collection contract.

By setting out parking provision guidelines, the council is providing a clear direction on what it expects to see provided as part of new development and will be the basis for any negotiations over provision. It does not cover issues such as public car parking provision, parking charges and parking permits. Whilst the approach set out in the draft SPD compliments these, such issues are addressed through the council’s Parking Strategy.

The Isle of Wight Council has produced a draft Parking Strategy which outlines the council’s commitment to effectively managing the future of parking provisions on the Island. We would like to hear your views on the recommendations presented within the strategy, as it is important that it reflects the views of residents and local businesses.

The Isle of Wight Council and the Isle of Wight Clinical Commissioning Group are undertaking a consultation on the proposed draft Isle of Wight Multi Agency Transitions Protocol. The aim of this protocol is to clarify the role of each agency to simplify and promote better understanding of the processes involved in accessing support leading up to and during transition from children to adult services.

Within the Core Strategy, the council have identified three key regeneration areas. These areas cover Medina Valley, Ryde and the Bay. Each area is different in character and has different issues and challenges. Because of this, the council thinks that each area needs a bespoke approach to facilitating growth and to addressing these issues and challenges.

The Isle of Wight Council adopted the Island Plan Core Strategy in March 2012. It consists of nine strategic policies and 22 more detailed development management policies. Policy SP2 (Housing) states that the plan provides for 8,320 dwellings over the period 2011-2027 (which is an average of 520 per year).

The review was undertaken to establish the council’s objectively assessed requirements in relation to housing, and to address concerns that the adopted distribution could not realistically be delivered and did not address a number of local and Island-wide issues.