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Shanklin Cliff Lift

The Shanklin Cliff Lift joins the town with the esplanade. It has around 80,000 users each year.

Below are some articles featuring the Shanklin Cliff Lift.

12, September 2014·5 min read

Further accusations from Cllrs Gilbey and Priest in County Hall drama

Following the sacking of Cllr Richard Priest from the Isle of Wight council Executive this week and Cllr Jon Gilbey's subsequent claims of being dismissed from the Independent Group (a claim refuted by the leader yesterday), there is a further twist in the story today.

23, April 2015·1 min read

Give yourself a giggle with this madcap take on Island events

Then check out this short compilation video of Justin Mason's six-second Vines, gathered together over the last nine months.

3, October 2014·5 min read

Facts and truth ‘distorted out of all recognition’ claims Cllr Stubbings

Details that first appeared as comments with OnTheWight, were, for the first time, heard in the council chamber last night. Cllr Stubbings laid out in detail his sequence of events, "to put the record straight in the public arena".

31, March 2015·1 min read

Southern Vectis steams to the rescue in Shanklin

Good news for those in Shanklin who were worried about the cliff lift being out of action and no bus service to take visitors/residents down to the seafront.

7, April 2015·1 min read

Potential funding for Shanklin Cliff Lift identified

As well as the potential funding to fix the footbridge to the Shanklin Cliff Lift being identified, the council confirm that works highlighted in the June 2013 report have already been completed.

23, June 2010·1 min read

Shanklin Lift Closed For Repairs

Find an alternative whilst lift is closed

6, January 2014·1 min read

Shanklin Lift: Council wants to introduce charges for Island Pensioners

The Isle of Wight council wants to make all Pensioners pay to use the Shanklin Lift.

30, March 2015·1 min read

Footbridge to Shanklin Cliff Lift ‘significantly and unexpectedly deteriorated’

The Shanklin Cliff Lift will remain closed for the foreseeable future due to safety concerns after the public footbridge structure was found to have significantly and unexpectedly deteriorated.

Sign showing footpath closed due to Totland landslip

23, September 2014·2 min read

Spending decision for Undercliff and Totland Seawall ‘called-in’

Whether the call-in will delay work going on behind the scenes to prepare reports due to go to the October Executive for both Undercliff Drive and Totland Seawall is not yet known. We've asked and are awaiting a response.

3, October 2014·1 min read

Deferment of Totland seawall and Undercliff Drive works recommended again by Scrutiny Committee

More delays for Totland Seawall and Undercliff Drive after the Scrutiny Committee recommend deferment of previous decision.

27, April 2015·2 min read

Temporary bridge for Shanklin Cliff Lift being considered

The Isle of Wight Council is looking at installing a temporary bridge to enable Shanklin Cliff Lift to open before the summer school holidays in July.

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