Latest Council News

The council and Island Roads have issued an update following the partial collapse yesterday (Thursday) of a retaining wall supporting Belgrave Road in Ventnor.

The Isle of Wight Council has published a draft housing strategy, setting out policies on housing supply, homelessness, affordability and housing for vulnerable people including young people, people with disabilities and extra care housing for older people.

Isle of Wight residents have been given a big thank you for helping the Island rise to close to the top ten per cent of areas in England for recycling rates.

Fake branded make-up containing traces of lead were among a haul of more than 1,000 counterfeit goods seized by Isle of Wight Council Trading Standards officers in an undercover sting.

Domestic abuse is nothing to do with employers or the workplace, right? — Wrong.

In a bid to tackle surplus places in the West Wight, Isle of Wight Council cabinet members last night (Thursday, 9 January) approved the closure of All Saints' Primary School in Freshwater.

The waiting list is open for next year’s green garden waste kerbside collection service.

The UK’S biggest cycle race, the Tour of Britain, could make its Isle of Wight debut next year after proposals to bring the showcase event to the Island were given the seal of approval.

Have your say on the Island’s future housing needs by taking part in an online survey launched today (7 January).