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New Children’s Residential Home Approved For Sandown
A new residential home providing vital accommodation for children is set to open in Sandown.
Rufus Pickles
Sep 8, 2025
Concerns Raised Over Affordable Housing Delivery On Isle Of Wight
Around £25 million of capital spending for affordable housing has been earmarked in the council’s 2025/26 budget, but this remains “subject to business case.”
Rufus Pickles
Sep 8, 2025
Expansion Of SEND Provision Approved At The Bay CE Secondary School
Site plans for an expansion of special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) provision at an Isle of Wight secondary school have been approved.
Rufus Pickles
Sep 8, 2025
Plans To Convert Former Newport Surgery Into Rental Accommodation Withdrawn
A proposal to turn a former doctor’s surgery in Newport into rental accommodation – including a nine-bed HMO – has been withdrawn. The...
Rufus Pickles
Sep 5, 2025
Isle Of Wight Council ‘Should Remain Independent’ Under New Local Government Shake-Up Plans
The Isle of Wight Council should continue to stand alone as an independent authority.
Rufus Pickles
Sep 4, 2025
Isle Of Wight Council Defends £4.5m Spend On School Taxi Transport
The Isle of Wight Council has defended its use of taxis and small vehicles to get children to and from school.
Rufus Pickles
Sep 4, 2025
Four 'Affordable' Rental Flats For Veterans To Be Built On Vacant Newport Land
Four ‘affordable’ rental flats specifically for veterans will be built on vacant land in the Isle of Wight’s county town.
Rufus Pickles
Sep 3, 2025
Bembridge Parish Council Withdraws Objection To 'Containership-Style' Bar License Bid
A parish council has withdrawn its objection to an Isle of Wight seaside bar’s premises license after councillors visited the site and...
Rufus Pickles
Aug 5, 2025
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