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The councillor says those who believe in the provision of alternative and diverse learning environments, which suit the requirements of children and young people with different learning needs, should resist this school closure.
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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After five years since opening, the Isle of Wight Studio school is to close in Summer 2019.
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Concerns have been raised by residents and councillors as a planning application for thirty new houses in Whippingham goes out public consultation.
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The leader of the council says the works are part of the IWC's "continuing aim to get a good and reliable service for residents during this extended trial period".
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Red Funnel's CEO pays tribute and thanks their "amazing staff for providing such a warm, friendly and professional service which clearly is appreciated by both regular travellers and visitors alike".
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The ward councillor for East Cowes says he feels optimistic and impressed with the passion and determination shown by residents. He shares this latest update on the future of the iconic Umbrella Tree.
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It might have been wet and grey on Sunday morning, but that didn't stop members of the East Cowes community collecting 15 black bags of rubbish during their beach clean.
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Angie Booth from Valu4U in East Cowes explained to a BBC reporter today how her business - which had been profitable for 21 years - has been decimated since Floating Bridge 5 was taken out of service in January 2017.
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The expansion, funded by the Isle of Wight Council, will enable Seashells pre-school to accommodate another 40 children, aged three and four, in two new rooms.
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Following the landslide in Spring 2014, the esplanade at East Cowes has now suffered a second major landslide, which according to the local councillor is about 12 metres wide.
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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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Cowes Harbour Commission repeat their warnings ahead of next week's planning committee that the application by the Harrison Trust could pose a huge risk for the Isle of Wight marine industry.
