The Isle of Wight Council has updated its long-term climate strategy.

The Isle of Wight will go to the polls in May 2026, following a year-long delay to local elections.

Isle of Wight residents on low incomes will continue to receive the same level of help with their council tax bills, despite annual increases in the charge.

Karl Love, the independent county councillor for East Cowes, has described the move as “unbelievable, uncaring and totally out of step”.

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.

A 13-year-old Islander with type 1 diabetes has fundraised nearly £3,000 with a bike ride across the Isle of Wight.

Plans for 12 new homes on the edge of Newport have been given the green light.

A Victorian villa hotel in an Isle of Wight seaside town could be converted into supported living accommodation for adults with learning disabilities.

No resignations are expected at County Hall following the release of a hard-hitting report which described the Isle of Wight Council as “dysfunctional”.

Long leases could be granted for five Isle of Wight council-owned properties and sites, including a multi-use games area, pre-school and beach bar.

Island residents are being asked to share their views on the Isle of Wight Council’s Local Council Tax Support scheme.

The Isle of Wight Festival could continue to be hosted at Seaclose Park into the 2030s.

Two Isle of Wight GP surgeries have faced criticism over a new online-only booking system described by one patient as “very alienating” for older people.

Plans have been submitted to turn the former offices of a well-known marine equipment company in Cowes into a five-bedroom house.

A dramatic series of exchanges between Isle of Wight councillors has thrown County Hall into turmoil this week.

A spectacular new project aiming to harness the power of the sea — and make it accessible to islanders and visitors all year round — could soon take a big step forward.

A major vote on the creation of a new layer of government for Hampshire and the Solent is expected at the Isle of Wight Council this evening.

A bid to transform a countryside campsite near Calbourne into “upmarket and high-end” glamping accommodation has gone to appeal.

An “essential” new fire station will be built in East Cowes, replacing a previously demolished one.

A 473-home development has been recommended for conditional approval by Isle of Wight planners.