Latest Council News

There is still time to shape some of the key elements of a multi-million-pound project to improve Ryde Transport Interchange.

The council is seeking 45 additional young Islanders to become new staff members.

They will join eleven young people who have already been successful in finding employment at the Isle of Wight Council.

The council has announced a range of new jobs for Island young people currently on Universal Credit.

With more rain forecast for this week, the Isle of Wight Council has moved to provide some helpful advice and guidance for Islanders affected by flooding.

The Isle of Wight Council and Island Roads have given details of the planned final phases of the project to improve traffic flows along and at either end of St George’s Way, Newport.

Fresh plans have been drawn up to support a successful summer season at Appley, following feedback from the local community.

The Island's COVID-19 testing centre is increasing its opening hours.

A two-month pilot project to see electric cargo bikes delivering goods on behalf of Cowes businesses is starting from August. 

Islanders and visitors are being asked to help keep our beautiful island tidy and support keeping Island parks clean as part of a national campaign.

With the arrival of warmer weather, the Isle of Wight Council is highlighting a few simple steps we can all take to keep our garden isle green and clean while we're out and about enjoying all it has to offer.

"Enough is enough" — That's the message from the Isle of Wight Council as plans for a no-nonsense approach to littering and fly-tipping start to take shape.