He leads a major new regeneration programme, designed to attract investment to the Island and create jobs and other financial and community benefits over the next decade.
Below are some of the articles which mention Chris.
The planning applications for development of Nicholson Road, Ryde were approved last night, despite major highways concerns from Island Roads and the Town Council. Details within
Wednesday, 23rd September, 2020 9:38am
By Louise Hill, Local Democracy Reporter with 14 readers' comments
The Trail was set up to provide a positive, uplifting welcome to all on Sandown's seafront, but some residents say that on the whole the impression is "morbid, maudlin and at odds with Sandown as a tourism destination where people go to relax, forget their worries"
Tuesday, 18th August, 2020 6:03pm
By Sally Perry with 7 readers' comments
SCL say that retail market conditions have changed considerably since 2016/17 and want the council to agree to new terms
Tuesday, 14th July, 2020 2:21pm
By Sally Perry with 7 readers' comments
Cllr Matthew Price has spoken passionately against proposed housing plans for Seaclose Park, but his Conservative colleagues voted to defeat his call for a review of the proposals
Monday, 6th July, 2020 3:32pm
By Louise Hill, Local Democracy Reporter with 7 readers' comments
The Isle of Wight council's Cabinet will be tasked with deciding whether to go ahead with the plans or let Cllrs Stewart and Whittle make the call
Wednesday, 1st July, 2020 3:47pm
By Louise Hill, Local Democracy Reporter with 4 readers' comments
Residents are concerned that land dear to the hearts of locals and visitors - and rich in heritage - will form part of the deal for a new investment partner. OnTheWight sought reassurance from the council
Thursday, 27th February, 2020 5:39pm
By Sally Perry with 12 readers' comments
Although the application has been submitted by the council, which owns the land, it will still be dealt with as any other application would.
Tuesday, 24th September, 2019 5:30pm
By Louise Hill, Local Democracy Reporter with 3 readers' comments
The Isle of Wight council's housing needs service manager said because a lot of landlords are cowboys they are in effect placing people in unsuitable accommodation that’s unfit for human habitation.
Thursday, 11th July, 2019 2:34pm
By David Anderson, Local Democracy Reporter with 3 readers' comments
It's hoped a successful bid will enable enhancement of the whole of the High Street, in particular drawing on aspects of heritage to bring back a sense of history, consider the use of the squares and how those can be improved, as well as looking at connectivity between different areas.
Thursday, 4th July, 2019 9:27am
By Peter Gruner with 3 readers' comments
Chris Ashman says regeneration is a long term gain, "it’s a five or ten year process" and updates on several of the planned developments.
Thursday, 20th December, 2018 4:20pm
By Megan Baynes, Local Democracy Reporter with 3 readers' comments
The director of regeneration says the Camp Hill site has been a matter of interest to the Conservative administration from day one.
Monday, 30th July, 2018 3:51pm
By Megan Baynes, Local Democracy Reporter with 5 readers' comments
