Scrutiny committee urges procurement of new floating bridge for Cowes crossing
The scrutiny committee agreed the only feasible option was to now get a new floating bridge and to ‘get on with’ the process of procuring one
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 council invests in computer modelling to tackle Floating Bridge 6 issues
A report commissioned by the Isle of Wight council considers alternative strategies for a replacement floating bridge
Cowes Floating Bridge service suspended and no passenger launch in place (update 2)
Strong winds and high tide lead to a pause in Cowes Floating Bridge service
Report: No modifications will make Floating Bridge 6 self-sufficient in strong tides
Helper boat needed permanently for Isle of Wight's Floating Bridge during spring tides, official review reveals
Help shape your community: The latest Isle of Wight town and parish council vacancies
Vacancies arise on Isle of Wight parish and town councils - will enough people call for an election or will the seats be filled by co-option?
Teenager charged following East Cowes robbery and broken nose for staff member
Teen charged with robbery after shop worker injured in East Cowes
East Cowes store staff member injured after challenging alleged shoplifter
East Cowes robbery leads to staff injury; police appeal for witnesses
Flood Alerts updated for Eastern Yar and Isle of Wight coast by Environment Agency
Environment Agency updates Flood Alerts for Eastern Yar and Isle of Wight coast
Nearly 50mm of rain in two days triggers more Isle of Wight flood alerts
Flood alerts for Eastern Yar and Gurnard Luck after significant rainfall on the Isle of Wight
Spring tides combined with strong winds elevate flood risk on the Isle of Wight
Flood Alert for Isle of Wight coast as high tides approach Friday
Historical Columbine Shed in East Cowes could be adorned with a huge new mural (updated)
A mural celebrating East Cowes' inventive spirit proposed for the Columbine Shed
Bumblebee Garden completes with new play equipment in memory of Keziah Flux-Edmonds
Completed Isle of Wight play park honours Keziah Flux-Edmonds with community's support