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The Floating Bridge Stakeholders group argue Floating Bridge 6 "would never be fit for purpose", and "should be scrapped and replaced entirely".
Solent Partners (formerly LEP)
The Solent Local Enterprise Partnership (LEP) was formed after the Government offered local areas the opportunity to take control of their future economic development.
It was renamed Solent Partners in 2024.
Below are the articles that OnTheWight has written about it.
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If a bid to the Solent LEP for a new floating bridge at Cowes goes ahead and is accepted, it'll take the pressure off the Isle of Wight council, who are facing a £3m bill to keep it running.
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The fund is for rural small SMEs looking to develop alternative ways of working, delivering products and services to the marketplace, marketing expenditure and other resilience initiatives
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LEP Chair says he will be ensuring that the Solent is at the forefront of this process to maximise investment for the sub-region and drive growth in our economy.
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Red Funnel's redevelopment plans would see the demolition of properties on Dover Road, East Cowes. They're seeking confirmation that compulsory purchase powers could be used by the Isle of Wight council if negotiations with landowners fail.
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Find out more and book your place at the IW Creative Network event being hosted at Ventnor Exchange
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This interactive, one-day conference features great speakers, seminars, workshops, and demonstrations of the latest technology and innovations
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The Solent Local Enterprise Partnership (LEP) is inviting local businesses and stakeholders to a consultation session on the 6th October at the Ageas Bowl in Hedge End to discuss progress on delivering the £2.8bn Strategic Economic Plan to transform the local economy.
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Solent LEP is seeking a new panel member on their Skills Advisory Panel to reflect the collective views of the Voluntary and Community sector at a strategic level
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Grants of between £5,000 and £5m are being offered by the Solent LEP in a new fund announced to by Minister of State for Trade Policy, Conor Burns MP.
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Isle of Wight businesses are being asked whether they can step up and help with the production of 30,000 new ventilators - whether that be as a medical device company or manufacturer of components
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The Solent Local Enterprise Partnership (LEP) has today opened a fourth round of bidding to its Solent Growing Places Fund for infrastructure projects that will create new jobs and homes in the Solent.
