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Chris Ashman

Chris Ashman was appointed by The Isle of Wight Council as Director of Regeneration in December 2016.

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.

18, August 2020·8 min read

Sandown Honour Trail causing a storm on Sandown seafront

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"

artists impression of st georges park development

14, July 2020·2 min read

South Coast Leisure request further changes to St George’s Park deal

SCL say that retail market conditions have changed considerably since 2016/17 and want the council to agree to new terms

artist impression of Newport Harbour Masterplan and insert of cllr matthew price

6, July 2020·3 min read

Tories vote to defeat Newport Conservative councillor’s wishes

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

1, July 2020·3 min read

Isle of Wight council’s plans to buy Venture Quays in the balance

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

27, February 2020·2 min read

Council refuse to give reassurance OnTheWight sought in relation to sale of land in Sandown

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

24, September 2019·1 min read

Regeneration plans for Ryde Business Park open for public comment

Although the application has been submitted by the council, which owns the land, it will still be dealt with as any other application would.

11, July 2019·2 min read

Cowboy landlords and slum housing part of the Isle of Wight’s ‘systemic housing problem’ says officer

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.

4, July 2019·2 min read

National funding bid hopes to revive Ryde’s historic character

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.

20, December 2018·3 min read

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