Latest Council News

The Island’s pre-schools, nurseries and primary schools are ready to welcome more children back to school next week.

Families whose income has reduced or stopped due to the coronavirus (Covid-19) crisis may now qualify for free school meals.

The Isle of Wight Council continues to offer guidance and support to lsland businesses as lockdown measures are eased.

Applications have opened today (Wednesday) for eligible Island businesses to apply for grant funding under an additional government discretionary scheme.

Explore two very different Isle of Wight shipwrecks in a new online exhibition.

The old railway lines to Ventnor and Newport could be reopened as part of ambitious plans to restore routes lost to the Beeching cuts.

Are you looking for something the family can do this half term?

Despite the easing of lockdown restrictions the clear advice from the Isle of Wight Council is still that holidaymakers and second home owners should stay away.

Although the prime minister’s recent announcement said people could drive as far as they wanted for daily exercise outdoors, Mr Johnson later clarified: “We don't want to see people - let me repeat - we don't want to see people travelling to another home for a holiday or a second home.”

Islanders will be able to take more items to the tip for recycling from Monday — but trips must still be essential.

Islanders locked down during the coronavirus crisis have been getting on their bikes, new figures reveal.