If a bid to the Solent LEP for a new floating bridge at Cowes goes ahead and is accepted, it'll take the pressure off the Isle of Wight council, who are facing a £3m bill to keep it running.
Tied to Red Funnel’s terminals relocation funding, announced this morning, positive sounds are coming out about Government funding of a new floating bridge
Members will vote on a motion next week to urge the Government to recognise the economic importance of cross-Solent travel to the Island and invest in future infrastructure
A motion at next week's Full Council meeting calls for the Council to take all possible steps it can to address the cross-Solent fares and service situation as well as supporting the Island's MP on the issue.