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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.
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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A letter to the CEO of the body that granted £3.7m for the new floating bridge appeals for help after many stakeholders say they have struggled to get the Isle of Wight Council to engage in a "constructive and meaningful way".
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East Cowes IWC councillor Karl Love says businesses are dying because of the bad floating Bridge service. Here he lays out what he feels needs to be done - including IWC investing in East Cowes.
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Cowes businessman, Mark Board, believes the IWC Planning Committee should reject the application for Medina Village to change from ‘Industrial’ to ‘Residential’, adding that the development would "condemn the area to continued desolation for decades to come".
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The Isle of Wight MP believes this is a concerning development for GKN and for its operation on the Island.
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As with previous periods of suspension, a passenger launch will be in operation whilst the work takes place to fix the problem wheels on the Floating Bridge.
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A service will be in place for foot passengers as the squeal is dealt with on the Cowes floating bridge tonight.
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Residents are being urged by local councillors to attend the developer's information day this week showcasing the plans for Norris Castle and how it will impact the area.
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The wonderful Classic Boat Museum - which has a gallery in East Cowes and a soon-to-open Museum in Cowes - are very keen to recruit new volunteers to help in a variety of roles.
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The high-end supermarket has been quietly observing the problems with the floating bridge service but now talk about the importance of safeguarding local businesses.
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After Leader of the council, Dave Stewart, gave Scrutiny members an update on the Cowes floating bridge, they told him he'd be held accountable his comment about it providing 'a good and reasonable service'. OnTheWight reports in full detail.
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Isle of Wight Hidden Heroes artist, Hannah George will be holding a free family drop-in workshop at Dimbola Museum and Galleries in Freshwater Bay this Saturday, with another next month in East Cowes.
