Latest Council News

Christmas means changes in recycling and waste collections – but it doesn’t have to mean throwing more stuff away.

Recycling, waste and garden subscription collections are changing for two weeks over Christmas.

Update: Work to start a day early on a series of improvements to car parking facilities in the heart of Newport.

The council is building up a picture of how businesses that operate on the Island feel about their current trading situation, and the future. You can help us to understand the issues that your business faces, and develop our support offer to businesses.

The Talented Athlete Programme sponsored discount scheme is now open for budding Island sporting stars.

The Isle of Wight Council adult social care team, the Safeguarding Adults Board and partners will be out and about across the Island with information about what adult safeguarding is and what it means to Islanders.

Isle of Wight Council Cabinet members and senior officers have rolled up their sleeves and had their flu jabs.

A special extra winter discount offer is being introduced for cars using Cowes floating bridge from 11 November.

Christmas shoppers can enjoy ‘free from three’ parking in Newport on selected Thursdays in the run-up to the big day.

A new safe place for homeless people to take shelter in during the colder winter months will open its doors next week.

The Isle of Wight Council has responded to feedback on gritting routes and decided not to make any changes this winter.