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The new floating bridge will be fully funded by the Government and should be in the water in less than two years.
Cowes Floating bridge: All you need to know
The Floating Bridge links Cowes and East Cowes, running regularly through the day and much of the evening. It’s sometimes called the Chain Ferry because it pulls itself both sides of the river on a chain.
Below are articles charting the history of the Cowes Floating Bridge.
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Sally is at County Hall, reporting live from the Executive meeting that is making decisions on many of the Island's most contentious subjects. Follow the updates as they happen.
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Two councillors in East Cowes say the calculations on predicted income from foot passengers is flawed and should be corrected before a public consultation takes place.
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Town councillors are angry the 'flawed' calculations on proposed foot passenger income have been brushed aside by the Isle of Wight Executive and local a business urges the council to “Stop making us cash cows for the whole Island”.
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The importance of this vital link for the future economy of Cowes and East Cowes was highlighted at the Executive meeting on Tuesday.
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Share your views at the public meeting on the proposed introduction of a 50p each way fare on the Cowes Floating Bridge.
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Whether you agree or disagree with the proposal, your views are welcome at tonight's meeting, where the town councils will hear from users of the floating bridge as well as local businesses - including Waitrose - who say they will be affected by the introduction of foot passenger fares.
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It was reported again last night that the Floating Bridge in Cowes runs at a profit and is not being paid for by council tax payers. Residents had a chance ask questions and share their view of the proposed introduction of foot passenger fares.
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If you'd like to show your support for the demo against introducing foot passenger fares, just turn up and take part.
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Don't get caught out when the floating bridge switches to pedestrians only next week.
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Those opposed to the proposal to charge foot passengers on the floating bridge say the council's new consultation is flawed and 'completely biased'.
