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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.

25, February 2013·1 min read

Decision on asphalt permit deferred

Three months of air quality monitoring is required before the committee is prepared to make a decision on asphalt plant permit.

27, February 2013·1 min read

Eurovia express disappointment at deferred decision on asphalt permit

The company expected to supply asphalt for the Highways PFI contract say they're working on contingency plans, after plant permit deferred.

4, March 2013·2 min read

Frank James Hospital: Birthday wishes one year on

The Birthday wish of the Friends of Frank James is to see it become a flourishing community hub.

5, March 2013·1 min read

Floating bridge suspended during annual inspection

Make a note of the dates if you use the floating bridge regularly as vehicles will be diverted through Newport.

7, March 2013·1 min read

Floating Bridge annual inspection moved after public voice their views

Proving how important it is to speak out if you are unhappy with a council decision, this morning they listen and do a u-turn on floating bridge suspension.

7, March 2013·1 min read

MP questions Eurovia over asphalt plant proposal

Head of Eurovia taken to task by Island MP Andrew Turner over proposed asphalt plant

11, March 2013·1 min read

Zumbathon for Hospice and Air Ambulance

Get fit and help raise money for the Hospice and Air Ambulance, two very worthy charities.

13, March 2013·1 min read

Asphalt plant applicant comment on MP’s letter

Asphalt company say they would prefer discussion to take place face-to-face rather than through the media.

13, March 2013·2 min read

MP says asphalt plant questions should be answered in public

Scott Wardrop the Managing Director of the Eurovia Group must answer questions in public about the asphalt plant his company hope to build on the River Medina in Cowes, says the Island’s MP Andrew Turner.