THE Isle of Wight Council has reversed a decision to veto the name Floatie McFloatface for the new floating bridge.


The council launched a public poll on naming the new floating bridge last week — but ruled out the name Floatie McFloatface.

The move saw a petition signed by more than 1,500 people in just a few days, calling for the new vessel to be named Floatie McFloatface, as well as an outcry on social media.

Today (Tuesday), Isle of Wight Council leader Cllr Dave Stewart, announced the name was back in the running.

Cllr Dave Stewart said: "When my administration says we’ll ask Island residents what they want to call the new floating bridge, we mean it. If Floatie McFloatface is out in front in terms of popularity, that suggestion will not be vetoed by officers.&a mp;#160;

"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."