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Floating Bridge, Tidal Sea Pool And Isle Of Wight Festival Among Key Council Decisions

Across October, councillors have debated and approved a string of landmark projects and policy moves covering regeneration, environment, and local government reform.

Rufus Pickles

Oct 31

Cowes And East Cowes Councillors Make Heartfelt Case For Replacing Floating Bridge

Calls to replace the troubled Floating Bridge 6 are gathering momentum...

Rufus Pickles

Oct 20

Isle Of Wight Council Backs Plan To Replace Troubled Floating Bridge 6

The Isle of Wight Council has voted to move forward with plans to replace Floating Bridge 6, despite officers recommending that the existing chain ferry be modified instead.

Rufus Pickles

Oct 16

Floating Bridge Fate Hangs In Balance As Councillors Prepare To Vote

A decisive vote on the future of the Isle of Wight’s Floating Bridge is expected at County Hall today.

Rufus Pickles

Oct 16

Bridge Battle — Councillors Take Aim At Council Over 'Calamitous' Ferry

The vessel has already cost an extra £9 million on top of its original £3.2 million purchase and £1.4 million slipway works, with no end in sight.

Dominic Kureen

Oct 9

Floating Bridge Set For Annual Autumn Refit

The Cowes Floating Bridge will be out of action later this month while it undergoes its regular autumn refit.

Dominic Kureen

Sep 16

£60,000 Floating Bridge Consultant Spend Branded “Unnecessary”

The Isle of Wight Council has come under fire after it was revealed more than £60,000 has been spent on consultants to advise on the future of the troubled Cowes to East Cowes Floating Bridge.

Rufus Pickles

Sep 12