The official Isle of Wight website with local news info, tourism

Home to School Bus Services 2010-2011

Home to School transport arrangements have changed for all term ticket holders for the new academic year. Visit our School Transport web pages for full details
Aiming High Short Breaks & Activities

The Isle of Wight Council and NHS Isle of Wight are providing a range of planned short breaks for disabled children
International Scooter Rally 2010 Gallery

The country’s largest scooter rally took Island streets by storm over the August Bank Holiday weekend, as more than 6000 scooter enthusiasts congregated in Ryde
Summer Activities

With the Isle of Wight Council's Leisure Services there's no limit to the number of activities children can participate in this summer to improve their health, keep happy & have fun!

Latest Consultations

Public exhibition about the future of the Military Road

The Isle of Wight Council is inviting residents to submit comments about the future of the Military Road. The council is now looking at a number of options and is keen to gather the views of residents. The closing date for comments has now been extended until midnight on Monday 6th September 2010.
Click here for further details.

Library Service Review

A complete review of the Island's library service is currently being undertaken by the council as part of the wider review of council frontline services. To have your say please complete the survey here.
Shoreline Management Plan (SMP)

The Isle of Wight Shoreline Management Plan (SMP) outlines draft proposals to manage coastal flooding and erosion risks over the next 100 years. The Draft SMP, including proposed policies for the coast, is now available for your comments. Please visit www.coastalwight.gov.uk/smp for details, including the Consultation Response Form. The consultation period is open from 23 July to 23 October 2010.
Come to a public exhibition in Cowes, Ryde, Wootton, Yarmouth or Sandown from 13-17th September 2010 to find out more.

Online Services ALL ONLINE SERVICES

Apply for many Isle of Wight Council services online.
Pay for many Isle of Wight Council services online.
Isle of Wight Council Services can be contacted directly via the website.
Use the website to enquire anything related to the Isle of Wight Council.

Report to the Isle of Wight Council.
Comments and objections to current applications and schemes.
A collection of links and information on online services provided by Central Government.

Forthcoming Major Events MORE EVENTS

Ryde Illuminated Carnival 2010

Sep 04
Morris Minor Rally 2010

Sep 05
Wolverton Manor Garden Fair 2010

Sep 04 - 05
Bestival 2010

Sep 09 - 12

Event Reviews

Community Events MORE EVENTS

Press Releases ALL PRESS RELEASES

mobile roadshow for shoreline management plan
02/09/2010
islanders asked to return important forms
01/09/2010
ryde cemetery learning centre to be officially opened
01/09/2010
military road consultation period extended
01/09/2010
free watersports activities on offer for young people
01/09/2010
two lifeguards rescue mother and daughter in difficulties
27/08/2010
large fine for isle of wight food firm
26/08/2010
report reaffirms isle of wight's worldwide pre-historic importance
25/08/2010

Eco Island

Eco Island is a broad based strategy for improving the social, economic and environmental sustainability of the Island. The strategy will build stronger, healthier communities with more opportunities for people to be involved in local life.

VISITING

Summer Madness Concert
Photo Gallery

The legend that is Paul Weller made his third visit to the Island to partake in a spot of Summer Madness at Carisbrooke Castle fields on Sunday 29th August

Budget Feedback & Election 2010

Legal Highs - Drug Warning.

Risks and harm associated with so called 'Legal Highs' are mentioned in the media more often in recent times. For more information please view Drug Warning from the Council's Drug and Alcohol Action Team.

LIVING

Refuse / Recycling

Collection, recycling, and disposal of waste on the Island.
Leisure Facilities

Isle of Wight Council's Cultural and Leisure Services section.
Registrars

Information on how to register a birth, death or marriage.

VISITING

Events

View our events listing or add your event to our database.
Isle of Wight Tourism

Plan your holiday with the official Isle of Wight tourism website.
Travel Information

Details of travel to and around the Isle of Wight.