Latest Council News

Vulnerable Islanders who were housed during the coronavirus pandemic will be helped to stay in accommodation — thanks to more than £528,000 of government funding secured by the Isle of Wight Council.

The government has been told it must act swiftly to help prevent the spread of coronavirus on the Isle of Wight following reports of people travelling on and off the Island for a Covid-19 test.

Badminton courts at the Island’s 1Leisure Medina, Newport, are to reopen today (Monday).

Isle of Wight Council tips will be accepting kerbside general waste from Tuesday (15 September).

The Isle of Wight Council has completed the purchase of Venture Quays at East Cowes — securing the future of one of the Island's most iconic buildings.

Islanders are being reminded that now is not the time to overlook virus prevention measures.

Tourists heading to the Isle of Wight will once again be able to download and use the NHS Test and Trace app following a further extension of the trial.

Pop-up bike lanes and other temporary measures designed to boost cycling and walking on the Island look set to be introduced — thanks to a £64,000 emergency active travel grant.

A new gift card scheme is set to launch on the Isle of Wight as part of a raft of wide-ranging measures to help get the local economy back on its feet.

The Isle of Wight Council issued an update on the Cowes Floating Bridge on 8 August 2020, which detailed the intention to establish the extent of the issue and indicate by the end of the month, a date for completion of the works and return to service.