A bold vision for a new cultural centre, including a space to keep the Island Archives, has been published by the Isle of Wight Council in advance of carrying out a detailed feasibility study on funding and timelines for building the new venue.

The new access road serving Ryde Pier is nearing completion as work on the Ryde Interchange project is set to ramp up in the coming months.

The Isle of Wight Council is to embark on a new round of consultation on traffic regulation orders, this time for villages and neighbourhoods in the south of the Island.  

Increased local control of planning decisions, a move away from national government targets, increased protection of our local environment and the creation of more affordable housing are some of the many ‘wins’ that will be delivered if Full Council agrees the Draft Island Planning Strategy next week (October 5).

The Isle of Wight Council is inviting organisations to apply for funding that will help them provide vital support to vulnerable families during the upcoming Christmas holidays.

Eight new committee members are being sought by the Isle of Wight Council for the new UNESCO Biosphere Steering Committee, which is due to meet for the first time in November.

People from across the Island community joined together for a special commemoration service making the death of Her Late Majesty The Queen.

Floral tributes have been laid by the chairman of the Isle of Wight Council, Councillor Claire Critchison, and High Sheriff, Kay Marriott, as a mark of respect to Her Majesty, The Queen.

The councillors and officers of the Isle of Wight Council are deeply saddened to learn of the death of Her Majesty The Queen and extend their heartfelt condolences to members of the Royal Family at this time.

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