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The Planning Committee voted to reject part of the officer recommendation. Red Funnel say 'they will not give up' and continue discussions with officers over the expansion of their East Cowes terminal.
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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With the date for legal mediation drawing closer, Cllr Phil Jordan has confirmed that IWC are looking for a settlement of millions from FB6's designers and builders
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Is there light at the end of the tunnel for campaigners desperate to see action at the former hospital site?
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After the IW council loftily declared that the new floating bridge shouldn't be called Floaty McFloatface last week in their competition, a petition is rapidly gaining signatures saying it should.
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The brand has been developed for local organisations to support and enhance their marketing, and will be freely available to use.
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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".
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Finally some movement on the restrictions at Osborne House
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"We need to keep that engineering heritage", "We can buy this and keep this site for the Island", “It is our decision, we will own it and we will take responsibility for it” and "we will keep a really good reputation for being business-friendly" are just some of the comments by councillors discussing the purchase of Venture Quays
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The general manager says the investment means the facility in East Cowes, which employs over 1,000 Islanders, will not only be able to survive, but thrive and grow.
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Dave Stewart revealed quite how much FB6 has lost this year to Paul Topping on Isle of Wight Radio this morning. Locals say, “Sell it off. We must have a bridge that won’t waste millions more of our tax money"
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The Floating bridge's newly-fitted mesh matting (fitted only a month ago, costing £3,400), was yesterday removed. Here's what the locals and IWC are saying ...
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Seely said, "The funding means improved facilities at the Columbine building: a greater refit capacity for marine clients and creating a centre of excellence for the R&D, construction & servicing of the green energy boat sector, vital for the Island’s future"
