Prominent councillors on the Isle of Wight have delivered mixed reactions after the government confirmed the Island will remain a single unitary authority.

Free on-street parking for one hour could be introduced or extended across all Isle of Wight towns under a budget amendment tabled by an independent councillor.

Concerns were raised at County Hall this week over the handling of the disclosure of an Isle of Wight councillor’s rental properties.

A long-serving Isle of Wight councillor has announced he will no longer attend meetings at County Hall