Floating Bridge, Tidal Sea Pool And Isle Of Wight Festival Among Key Council Decisions

Key Council Decisions

Across October, councillors debated and approved landmark projects and policy moves covering regeneration, environment, and local government reform.

A series of major decisions were made at County Hall, including a new Floating Bridge, a tidal sea pool, and the long-term future of the Isle of Wight Festival.

Government Reform

On October 1, the Isle of Wight Council voted to back the creation of a new Hampshire and Solent Mayoral Combined County Authority, part of the Government’s “English devolution” plans.

The greatest transfer of power out of Westminster this century

This proposal was supported by 26 councillors, with nine voting against.

Isle of Wight Sea Pool Project

On October 9, the Policy, Finance and Resources Committee unanimously supported the “visionary” Isle of Wight Sea Pool project at Yaverland.

Author summary: Council approves key projects and reforms.

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