Why’s the Floating Bridge running slower?, News OnTheWight asked the council, now it’s finally returned after four months servicing and modifications. Here’s what they said
The councillor says he was told there was a 90 per cent highway failure rate of works carried out by Wightfibre, but the company dispute the statistics, saying they are "completely inaccurate"
The Isle of Wight MP said that new homes must be built, wherever possible, in areas that come with access to services, employment opportunities and public transport
Cllr Pitcher has asked that the planning application from Wight Building Materials, which is owned by the same company that owns Island Roads, is handled in a transparent and impartial way
Measures needed to help the Isle of Wight receive International Dark Skies Park accreditation could cost the council £50,000, but should add to the Island’s eco-tourism offer
It's hoped with all the current modifications that are taking place to the Cowes Floating Bridge that the future "levels of failure will be greatly reduced"
Things seem to be moving in the right direction, with the Leader of the council saying "there is a bit of light at the end of this very dark and very long tunnel"