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This important piece of Isle of Wight history will not only remain on the Island, but will be available for members of the public to see from March 2023
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Some things you don’t miss until after they’ve gone. The work to modernise the light in St Catherine’s Lighthouse is underway - and locals are noticing the change
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News OnTheWight spoke to Trinity House about the changes at St Catherine’s Lighthouse, which has resulted in the 100-year-old lens and mercury system being decommissioned
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It's part of the modernisation programme by Trinity House, which manages lighthouses for England, Wales, Gibraltar and the Channel Islands
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The Isle of Wight council were set to approve the further investment to assist with renewal of licences and leases for the tidal energy scheme off the coast of St Catherine's Point
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When Dave Stewart became Isle of Wight council leader in 2017 he vowed to reopen Undercliff Drive
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Trinity House explain to OnTheWight why they have taken the decision to close the doors of this much-loved landmark to visitors
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At meetings about Undercliff Drive the resounding opinion was that signage is woefully inadequate and needs to be resolved without delay. Residents say they’ve been met by a wall of silence from Isle of Wight council and in the meantime all properties have suffered damage.
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The diversion is in place following damage to the disused railway bridge following a road traffic collision.
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Over 100 residents attended a meeting on Saturday to explore options of Undercliff Drive being reopened to through traffic, becoming a 'quiet road' and other suggestions. Vix Lowthion who chaired the meeting shares her report.
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A coffee morning held in Niton will allow discussion the options of reinstating Undercliff Drive, keeping it as it is, or enhancing the route as a Quiet Road for the use of residents, visitors, cyclists, horse riders and walkers.
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Without the "financial support mechanism" in place, officers say it would be unwise to move forward with the scheme, so the Perpetuus Tidal Energy Centre (PTEC) which promised skilled jobs and renewable energy is on hold. It's unclear whether the council will ever see the return of their £1m unsecured loan.
