The Isle of Wight council question the briefing notes presented by People Powered CIC, who say their information "is absolutely not selective", adding that it stands on its own and is central to the question of whether or not traffic forecasts for St Mary’s junction are realistic.
Plans to expand Ryde Business Park by building new homes, a GP surgery, gym and cafe have been drawn up by the Isle of Wight Council as part of its regeneration strategy.
It’s been revealed that the Isle of Wight council will be forcing drivers around a 3.5 mile diversion through Coppins Bridge, past other congested areas and small streets in Newport for at least five weeks. (This is only the first part of the year and a quarter work on St Mary’s roundabout.) Here are the details.
The leader of the Island Independent group reiterated they were not involved in the procurement, design or build of the floating bridge, but simply secured the funding.
During work the section being resurfaced will be closed to traffic but pedestrian access will be maintained at all times as long as it is safe to do so.
Here's a list of the councillors who voted to go ahead with works at St Mary's roundabout at last night's meeting, during a debate to pause the works until Coppins Bridge is dealt with.