Latest Council News

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

County Hall, Newport and all of the council's leisure centres will form part of a network of Safe Places where adults with learning disabilities can find support if they feel vulnerable or unsafe while they are out and about in the community.

The one-way restriction on Forest Road, Newport looks set to be lifted on Monday morning (4 November) as planned.

An innovative allotment project is giving young people who have experienced a life in care and disabled children an opportunity to grow their own produce and understand where food comes from.

A consultation on the future of Undercliff Drive has come out in favour of re-opening the road to through traffic.

A fleet of gritting machines will return to the Island’s main routes this winter to keep conditions as safe as possible for motorists.

Tickets are still available for a public information event to discuss major works to remodel the junction of St Mary’s roundabout in Newport.

Island organisations that run activities in the community for children and young people with disabilities and/or additional needs, are being invited to apply for grants of up to £500 to support inclusion.

Breaking the stigma of workplace mental health

A team of almost 50 mental health first aiders are helping to break the stigma around mental health with council staff, as the council reaffirms its commitment to the 'time to change' pledge today (Thursday); on World Mental Health Awareness day.

There is a whole host of events planned this week at libraries across the Island in celebration of National Libraries Week.