Latest Council News

The leader of the Isle of Wight Council has welcomed the news the Island will be designated a Tier 1 area when the four-week national lockdown across England ends on 2 December.

"Domestic abuse thrives on silence — as a community we all need to stand up and speak out."

A total of 872 Island businesses have so far been paid government grants totalling £1.43 million under two new schemes aimed at those closed or severely impacted by the current lockdown.

Major traffic improvements to reduce congestion at St Mary’s roundabout, Newport, are now live.

The linked traffic signal controlled junctions are now fully operational with all lanes open to traffic for the first time.

The annual residents' recycling and waste online survey is now open and will run until Friday 8 January 2021.

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The Isle of Wight Council has underlined its commitment to give every child the tools to get off to a flying start by announcing extra support for children with special educational needs (SEN).

The Isle of Wight Council has welcomed new government measures designed to protect renters during the national coronavirus (Covid-19) restrictions.

Government business support grants will soon be distributed to Island businesses.

The Isle of Wight Council has confirmed that the money for the Local Restrictions Support Grant and Additional Restrictions Grant from the government arrived today (Friday) and distribution will begin from next Monday (16 November).

A marine flare left out with normal household waste caused a dramatic explosion at the Isle of Wight Council's Forest Road waste plant yesterday. 

The incident was contained immediately by staff on site and nobody was injured.