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Government ‘Minded To Approve’ £12.9 Million Borrowing For Isle Of Wight Council
The proposal would allow the council to borrow up to £12.9 million to help manage what it describes as “unmanageable financial pressures”.
Dominic Kureen
Feb 24
Council Leader Hits Back Over Government Funding As Island Faces Growing Financial Crisis
The Council estimates that borrowing to address a £55 million gap could cost Islanders up to £94 million in repayments over 20 years.
Dominic Kureen
Feb 19
Isle Of Wight Council Leader Warns Of Growing Funding Crisis As Government Support Falls
The Leader of Isle of Wight Council has issued a stark warning about the authority’s financial position.
Dominic Kureen
Feb 16
Island Council Elections Set To Go Ahead In May After Year’s Delay
The Isle of Wight will go to the polls in May 2026, following a year-long delay to local elections.
Rufus Pickles
Jan 28
Council Leader Questioned Over Highway Safety Following Fatal Roud Road Crash
The leader of the Isle of Wight Council has been questioned over highway safety after a recent car crash which led to the death of much-loved Islander.
Rufus Pickles
Jan 27
Isle of Wight Council Warns of £13m Funding Loss and Budget Crisis
The council’s own financial assessment shows a projected budget gap of £22.7 million in 2026/27, rising to £44 million by 2028/29.
Rufus Pickles
Jan 16
Isle Of Wight Political Leaders Call For May 2026 Elections To Go Ahead
Four Isle of Wight council group leaders have told Whitehall they do not support postponing the May 2026 local elections.
Rufus Pickles
Dec 22, 2025
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