Councillor calls for ferries to be brought ‘under democratic control in line with Government’s strategic vision for trains and buses’ (updated)
6, March 2013·2 min readGovernment minister recognises ferry services as strategic routesA cross-party delegation attended the meeting in Westminster yesterday to discuss cuts to ferry services.
27, February 2013·1 min readIsland MP leads Cross-Party Delegation to see Maritime MinisterThe recent cuts in ferry services will be discussed at a meeting next week between campaign groups and a Government Minister
18, February 2013·1 min readYarmouth ferry cancellationAfter a day of problems on the Yarmouth route yesterday, this in from Wightlink.
7, February 2013·2 min readRead Wightlink CEO Russell Kew’s response to an OnTheWight reader’s letterChief Executive answers calls for ferry companies to accept they provide vital public transport services.
7, February 2013·1 min readMP reports back from meeting with Wightlink BossesAndrew Turner reports a frank, open and helpful meeting with Wightlink bosses
31, January 2013·1 min readNo clear answers from Macquarie to MP’s questions (Updated)Send your questions to Andrew Turner who will be meeting with Gordon Parsons, Chairman of Wightlink and Senior Managing Director of Macquarie Infrastructure and Real Assets.
29, January 2013·1 min readCancellations on Fishbourne ferry routeThere have been/are a number of cancellations on the Wightlink Fishbourne route today
24, January 2013·1 min readAndrew Turner meets Vince Cable and writes to Macquarie chief about ferriesFind out how the meeting went between Isle of Wight MP and the Secretary of State for Business, Vince Cable.
13, January 2013·2 min readMP meets Trades Union and raises ferry issues in ParliamentNot a very encouraging response from Leader of the House after Turner raises Islanders' concerns over ferry cuts.
10, January 2013·1 min readWightlink / Macquarie respond to MP’s tax accusationWightlink and their owners respond to Andrew Turner questioning their tax arrangements.
9, January 2013·2 min readMP places question mark on Wightlink owner’s tax arrangements17% inter-company loans interest payment in the Wightlink group leads MP to raise question marks over group's tax arrangements.
9, January 2013·1 min readMP to meet with Trades Union Council to discuss ferry situationThe Trades Union Council are seeking to secure meetings with Government ministers over the ferry issues.