The Leader of the Isle of Wight Council, backed unanimously by his Executive, has today (Wednesday) made it clear that the option of naming the new Cowes Floating Bridge ‘Floaty McFloat Face’ is definitely still an option.
As previously reported by Island Echo, the Isle of Wight Council have launched a competition to name the new chain ferry – officially titled Floating Bridge No. 6. But it was stated that the name ‘Floaty McFloat Face’ wouldn’t be accepted.
A petition has this week been launched against the barring of the name and has already been signed by over 1,500 people.
Speaking today, Councillor Dave Stewart has said:
“When my Administration says we’ll ask Island residents what they want to call the new floating bridge, we mean it. If Floaty McFloat Face is out in front in terms of popularity, that suggestion will not be vetoed by officers.
“Today our cross-party Executive unanimously decided to overturn any decision by officers to rule out Floaty, or any other suggestion provided it isn’t offensive.
“Keep the names and the votes coming in, this competition for a new name for boring old Floating Bridge 6 could really put the Island on the map.”
