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The recent Cabinet Office Gateway 5 Review of FB6 sets out what steps would need to taken should the Isle of Wight council choose to replace FB6 with an updated model
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.
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It had been the first shout for one of the station’s newest four crew members, Orry Crews
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If you are travelling with Red Funnel over the next few days take note of the changes to their terminal in Southampton
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The work was carried out ‘in mistaken belief’ that the site had permission for retail use. Supporters for the retrospective application say the businesses have become ‘absolute assets’ to the town
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See the full list of recommendations that came out of the independent review of the FB6 project, as well as the detail for each one
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There have been a number of recommendations, one of which is to undertake a financial analysis showing whether it is cost effective to keep the current vessel in operation versus alternatives
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If you are planning to use the Cowes Floating Bridge over the next few days check out the timetable
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The Cowes Floating Bridge, after being out of action for almost four months and only returned to service for four days, will be taken out of service this morning
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Why’s the Floating Bridge running slower?, News OnTheWight asked the council, now it’s finally returned after four months servicing and modifications. Here’s what they said
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The Director of Regeneration at Isle of Wight council says they wanted to use some young local talent to make sure visitors know how to get to the beach in East Cowes
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The clerk said Cllr Paler's commitments in other areas were increasing, but the councillor says he was met with a lack of enthusiasm over projects he brought forward
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Cllr Love says, "Our community voice has never been so important and especially with all the developers now planning to deliver their own proposals for the land in and around East Cowes"
