The council papers justifying it say the approach of the private sector investors/developers interested in acquiring the harbours, "is to be welcomed".
Head to Ventnor to see the amazingly detailed three-storey mural of the 'Ventnor Giant', the tallest piece of street art on the Isle of Wight. It was commissioned by Ventnor Exchange and created by world-renowned street artist, Phlegm.
The trial of the new equipment to remove rotting seaweed from the Haven in Ventnor was successful, so council are agreeing a contract with Cheetah Marine to remove seaweed in future.
The project begins on 1st May and will look at sustainable ways to remove the seaweed from Ventnor Harbour - something that currently costs the tax payer £87,500 a year
The Blakes have been operating on Ventnor beach for many decades, but from next summer, Southern Water want to commercialise the bandstand, offering 'tenants' the chance to sell ice creams and hire out deck chairs.
One of the largest yacht races in the world is the headline event during this year’s annual Isle of Wight Festival of the Sea (16-23 June 2014), a seven-day celebration of the Isle of Wight’s vibrant maritime culture.