Press Releases

WARNING TO RESIDENTS OVER COUNCIL TAX CALLS 29/07/2010 Isle of Wight Council is warning local residents of suspicious phone calls that some households have received relating to council tax. More Information...

WALKING FESTIVAL WINNERS ANNOUNCED 29/07/2010 The Isle of Wight Council is pleased to announce the winners of three of its seven Isle of Wight Walking Festival competitions. More Information...

TERRIFIC TUESDAYS FOR CHILDREN AT NEWPORT ATTRACTION 28/07/2010 Newport Roman Villa is providing activities for children and the family over the summer holidays which also educate about Roman history. More Information...

ISLE OF WIGHT NAMED AS TOP UK DESTINATION IN 2010 TRIPADVISOR TRAVELLERS' CHOICE AWARDS 27/07/2010 The Isle of Wight has been named as among the Top 25 UK Destinations by TripAdvisor in its 2010 Travellers' Choice Destination Awards chosen by Europeans. Out of 25 winners in the category, the Island was positioned at number 14 in the UK (8th in England), exceeding top-notch holiday destinations like the Yorkshire Dales and Padstow in Cornwall. More Information...

PUBLIC ASKED TO MAKE NOMINATIONS FOR ANNUAL AWARDS 27/07/2010 Nominations are being sought for annual awards that celebrate disability diversity on the Isle of Wight. More Information...

FORMER LEISURE CENTRE NOW FIT FOR COUNCIL OFFICES 27/07/2010 The former Westridge Leisure Centre on the outskirts of Ryde will shortly be back in full use when several IW Council departments begin work there. More Information...

FAMOUS FESTIVAL PHOTOGRAPHER TO EXHIBIT PICTURES IN FRESHWATER 26/07/2010 Famous and rare photographs taken at the 1970 Isle of Wight Music Festival are going on display at Isle of Wight Council’s Freshwater Library during August. More Information...

INSPIRED BY THE WIGHT WHEELS CHALLENGE? 26/07/2010 Hundreds of cyclists took part in the Wight Wheels Challenge over the last few weeks, a scheme to encourage more Island residents to take to the saddle. More Information...

FIGURES SHOW IMPORTANCE OF SMOKE ALARMS 26/07/2010 Smoke alarms have played a vital part in almost a third of all domestic fires on the Island since January 2010. More Information...

RYDE PARK RETAINS PRESTIGIOUS AWARD 28/07/2010 For the third year running, an Isle of Wight park has been given the prestigious Green Flag status. More Information...

EXCITING DISCOVERY CONFIRMED FOLLOWING WILDLIFE EVENT 23/07/2010 A new wildlife event held on the Isle of Wight has thrown up a big surprise for insect enthusiasts. More Information...

A BUMPER HARVEST OF SUMMER FUN ON THE ISLE OF WIGHT 22/07/2010 With the school holidays now in full swing, the Isle of Wight has lined up a bumper harvest of summer fun making it the perfect choice for families wanting a UK break.
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ESSENTIAL REPAIRS REQUIRED ON MAIN BINSTEAD ROAD 22/07/2010 Isle of Wight Council is to carry out essential repairs to ensure the stability of a bridge in Binstead that serves as a main road to and from Ryde. More Information...

COASTAL CHANGE PLAN TO GO ON PUBLIC DISPLAY 21/07/2010 A plan that sets out draft proposals for how agencies including Isle of Wight Council will manage coastal flooding and erosion risks in future is being published this week. More Information...

OPEN WEEKEND PROVIDES FREE ACTIVITIES 20/07/2010 As part of the countdown to the London 2012 Olympic Games, a series of free activities are available to Islanders this coming weekend. More Information...

STATE OF THE ART WHEELCHAIRS OPEN UP NEW ACTIVITY OPTIONS 20/07/2010 Young people who rely on wheelchairs everyday can now enjoy activities they may not have had access to before thanks to a revolutionary new piece of equipment. More Information...

GUIDE TO HELP PLAN HOW TO GET THROUGH THE SUMMER BREAK 20/07/2010 Isle of Wight Council has launched the 2010 version of its Summer Activities Guide. More Information...

TWO MEN RESCUED BY RYDE LIFEGUARDS 19/07/2010 Two men in their 20's have been rescued by lifeguards on Ryde Beach during windy conditions. More Information...

MANY DISABLED CHILDREN TO BENEFIT FROM FUN ACTIVITIES 19/07/2010 Hundreds of disabled children on the Isle of Wight will soon be enjoying activities ranging from tree climbing to water sports. More Information...

ARE YOU TOUGH ENOUGH TO TAKE ON THE HILLS KILLER CHALLENGE? 16/07/2010 Cyclists have just under ten weeks left to register for one of the Isle of Wight’s toughest cycling events. More Information...

ENVIRONMENTAL AWARD FOR CCTV 16/07/2010 The Isle of Wight Council’s Community Safety Services has achieved a top environmental accreditation for its CCTV service. More Information...

COUNCIL SEEKS VIEWS ON ELECTORAL ARRANGEMENTS 16/07/2010 Residents are being invited to give their views about boundaries and electoral arrangements of Town and Parish Councils as part of a review being carried out by the Isle of Wight Council. More Information...

2012 OLYMPIC SPORTS FACILITY ON ITS WAY TO SANDOWN 15/07/2010 Work to install a local community multi-sports zone in the shape of the London 2012 Olympics logo has begun in Sandown. More Information...

CYCLE TRACK DIVERSION IN PLACE 14/07/2010 A section of the Cowes to Newport Cycle Track will be closed from today (Wednesday 14 July) for two days so that emergency repairs can be carried out. More Information...

ANNUAL FAMILY LEARNING AWARDS 13/07/2010 Around 100 families from across the Island attended the Isle of Wight Council’s Annual Family Learning Awards last week (Friday 9 July). More Information...

BEACH LIFEGUARD RESCUES YOUNG SWIMMER 13/07/2010 The quick-thinking actions of one of the Isle of Wight Council’s beach lifeguards averted disaster on Friday 9 July when a young holidaymaker got into difficulties while swimming off Ventnor beach. More Information...

SCORES ON THE DOORS WELCOMES 1000TH TOP RATED KITCHEN 09/07/2010 An Isle of Wight Council scheme that gives hygiene ratings to every food outlet on the Island is celebrating a milestone. More Information...

CHILDREN'S SERVICES TO BUILD ON FINDINGS 08/07/2010 The findings of a routine unannounced Ofsted inspection of the IW Council’s children’s services department will help its continued improvement, the authority’s chief executive has said. More Information...

TEACHER RETURNS TO HIS ROOTS TO HEAD NEW SECONDARY SCHOOL 07/07/2010 A former Isle of Wight teacher is returning to the Island to lead the new Cowes Secondary School. More Information...

CHILDREN GET SET FOR SPACE ADVENTURE IN LIBRARIES 07/07/2010 Libraries across the Isle of Wight will be part of an intergalactic adventure that will encourage children to take up the challenge of reading throughout the school summer holidays. More Information...

LARGE FINE FOR FIRE SAFETY BREACH AT COWES PROPERTY 07/07/2010 The owners of a Cowes restaurant have both been fined £1700 and ordered to pay costs after admitting breaking an order related to fire safety at the property. More Information...

NOMINATIONS SOUGHT FOR CIVIC TRUST AWARDS 06/07/2010 The Isle of Wight Council is encouraging architects, developers and members of the public to nominate their favourite buildings, open spaces and public art projects for the 2011 Civic Trust Awards. More Information...

FASHION SHOW TO RAISE MONEY FOR GOOD CAUSES 06/07/2010 Two organisations will benefit from an event that's been organised by the Wessex Youth Offending Team, of which IW Council is a partner. More Information...

SUCCESS FOR ISLAND PROJECTS AT BUILDING AWARDS EVENT 06/07/2010 A Wootton development project has won a prestigious regional award that recognises excellence in building. More Information...

ORGANISATIONS BENEFIT FROM YOUTH SCHEME 05/07/2010 More than £85,000 has been given to local community projects and individual sport stars on the Island since April under the Youth Opportunity Fund (YOF). More Information...

SECOND PUBLIC MEETING TO SEE COWES SECONDARY SCHOOL PLANS 02/07/2010 There's a further opportunity for residents, organisations and interested parties to find out more about the new Cowes One School Pathfinder Project. More Information...

COUNCIL TO INVITE COMMERCIAL BIDDERS FOR PRIME NEWPORT LAND 01/07/2010 Isle of Wight Council is advertising a large part of land it owns in Newport for commercial development. More Information...

ARTS PARADE GEARS UP FOR 2011 EXTRAVAGANZA 30/06/2010 This year’s annual arts parade marking the start of the Isle of Wight carnival season will form part of key preparations for next year’s Natwest Island Games, being hosted on the Isle of Wight. More Information...