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Town councillors are angry the 'flawed' calculations on proposed foot passenger income have been brushed aside by the Isle of Wight Executive and local a business urges the council to “Stop making us cash cows for the whole Island”.
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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Local councillor says as the largest employer in East Cowes, GKN's continued presence is "vitally important", not only to local economy, but also to the education of young people and the local communities.
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The Executive member says they will support the Isle of Wight council administration and remain as a county councillor.
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The feature in The Telegraph is a great boost for the Bicentennial Celebrations planned for 24-27 May. See the latest programme of events.
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A high spring tide is expected this morning around midday.
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To make sure that everybody is following this new limitation, staff may ask passengers or drivers about their journey
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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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Floating Bridge 6 faced a month-long pause at the height of the summer holidays, costing Isle of Wight council £112,000
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Yikes, high tide in Cowes and East Cowes causing problems for the floating bridge
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From Thursday to Sunday there'll be sailing, exhibitions and more to celebrate the life of Isle of Wight boat designer and innovator, Uffa Fox
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This resident from East Cowes has been using the floating bridge in Cowes for over 30 years, but since the introduction of foot passenger charges and new loading rules, he's falling out of love with the service.
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Despite the East Cowes town council offering their full support to residents seeking to obtain DEFRA Bathing Water Designation for East Cowes beach, they've since done a u-turn. Residents want the issue discussed this month.
