East Cowes residents invited to have their say on the town’s future
East Cowes Town Council wants residents’ views on the town’s future priorities
East Cowes
East Cowes is the arrival point for many people visiting the Isle of Wight, as Red Funnel have their car ferry port here.
The area is rich with boat building history and well as the more obvious Queen Victoria connection with Osborne House.
Below are articles that OnTheWight has published connected to East Cowes.
Isle of Wight councillors reject Floating Bridge fare rise and under-19s charge
Councillors have unanimously rejected plans to raise Floating Bridge fares and charge under-19s
York Avenue closed for three weeks for urgent sewer repair
Southern Water have notified residents that York Avenue in East Cowes will close for three weeks of urgent sewer repairs
East Cowes Town Council rejects Floating Bridge fare rises
East Cowes councillors reject Floating Bridge fare rises as questions grow over the savings figures
Floating Bridge fare rise and under-19s charge proposed in new council report
Council report proposes higher Floating Bridge fares and a £1 under-19s charge, prompting criticism
Town Council passes no-confidence motion in Southern Water
Councillors vote no confidence in Southern Water over sewage failures
County Hall to press Southern Water over Springhill pumping station failures
County Hall demands transparency and accountability from Southern Water over Medina sewage discharges
The Dippers brings lost Victorian swimming history to Osborne Beach
Whether you are an everyday year-round sea dipper or someone who enjoys watching the waves from the shingle, the performance honours the long-standing human connection to saltwater immersion
Neighbours object to plans for four homes on East Cowes garden land
Neighbours oppose four low cost chalet bungalows planned for garden land in East Cowes
East Cowes children’s home wins approval despite objections
Isle of Wight planners approve East Cowes children's crisis home despite safety objections
Councillor calls for scrutiny of Southern Water pumping station
Councillor Jock Rafferty's motion urges Southern Water transparency after May's Medina pollution
Red Funnel marks 165 years with anniversary sailing
Red Funnel marked 165 years since its formation with an anniversary sailing today