. "In our efforts to see the Harbour properly invested, it is inevitable that our trustees' Harbour view (always based on professional advice) sometimes conflicts with that of the Statutory Harbour Authority's shareholder/directors, particularly when it appears the SHA is being disadvantaged to the benefit of other companies they also own. This was the case in the long … [Read more...] about BHT respond to Mr Thorpe’s IWCP letter ‘Harbour Woes’ 7th July 2023
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Member update early June 2023
Dear Members The case for appeal against the Judge’s refusal of our claim Further to writing to you on 23rd May to tell you that the Judge at the High Court refused our claim for judicial review, we write to tell you that we have now obtained advice from our KC on whether or not to appeal. He advises that the judgement overall, However, despite the above, we … [Read more...] about Member update early June 2023
BHT Judicial Review decision issued 18th May 2023
BHT’s Trustees are disappointed by this decision, not only by the Judge’s findings on the limited questions in front of her (this case was solely about loans made by the harbour authority, the provision of security by the harbour authority to cover other companies' borrowings and the use of revenues including profits to fund loans in the year to March 2020) … [Read more...] about BHT Judicial Review decision issued 18th May 2023
Late February Members update
Dear Members, The hearing of the Judicial Review against the SHA is not now expected until late Spring. But people need to know that whatever the eventual outcome of the JR, the harbour remains under existential threat as long as any owner is able to extract all the money they choose, at the direct expense of the harbour's essential function, and BHT alone cannot … [Read more...] about Late February Members update
Late January member update
Dear Members, In a decision dated the 20th January 2022 the Court of Appeal has roundly blocked Bembridge Harbour Trust’s (BHT) attempts to progress a judicial review against Isle of Wight Council. This would have challenged a planning decision BHT view as damaging the Harbour and its environment. The developer Bembridge Investments Ltd has won a profitable permission, … [Read more...] about Late January member update