Talks have been underway between the council and one bidder, who has not been named, to find someone to invest in the dinosaur museum near Yaverland. However, it has been suggested the current proposals do not go far enough and that more could be done to make the attraction a success. The plans for the site have not been made public, but Cllr Wayne Whittle, cabinet member for regeneration and business development, said they would put the attraction on a different level in terms of national and international significance and would go way beyond what the Isle of Wight Council initially asked for.
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Dinosaur Isle Regeneration Plans Disneyland Opportunity Says Council Leader
By Louise Hill LDR
The Isle of Wight Council’s leader has called plans for the regeneration of Dinosaur Isle a ‘Disneyland opportunity’.
It has been revealed that the proposals for the Sandown seafront site are being scaled-up and will cost an investor ‘significantly more’ than £33 million, potentially opening in spring 2023.
Speaking at last night’s (Thursday) cabinet meeting, Cllr Dave Stewart said it was a fantastic opportunity for the Island, which he described as a ‘Disneyland opportunity for a dinosaur park’.
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WATCH: Isle Of Wight Councillors Flipping Good Virtual Pancake Challenge
By Oliver Dyer
Photo from last year s event. This year s was held virtually.
Two Isle of Wight councillors have been fighting it out to find this year s most prolific pancake tosser.
Mayor of Ryde, Cllr Michael Lilley and Cllr Wayne Whittle went head to head once again in their annual challenge.
The contest, which normally takes place at Ryde Foodbank, was held virtually this year because of the pandemic.
Councillors Michael Lilley (main pic) and Wayne Whittle (inset, right) are battling for this year s pancake bragging rights to raise money for Ryde food projects. Two Ryde Councillors will go head-to-head in a pancake flipping competition today (Tuesday) to raise awareness and funds for Ryde food projects that have supported the community through the pandemic. The Pancake Day flip-off – which normally takes place at Ryde Foodbank, which it raises money for – will see Cllrs Michael Lilley and Wayne Whittle battle for bragging rights in the timed minute long competition. In a new twist this year, young people in Ryde will be challenged to have a go themselves and see if they can beat the winning total.