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Chris Jarman

Chris Jarman was elected as an independent councillor in May 2021 for the Totland and Colwell ward.

He joined the Alliance Group at County Hall, and became Cabinet member responsible for finances.

Two years later left the Alliance Group and set up the Empowering Islanders Group of councillors with three other councillors.

Below are articles featuring Chris Jarman.

Bands playing for Ukraine at Christ the King College

3, May 2022·2 min read

Watch: Isle of Wight brass bands support fundraiser for Ukraine (updated)

Well done to all the musicians, as well as all those donating at this charity event on Sunday

Aerial view of Compton Bay erosion by Isle of Wight Guru

12, February 2024·2 min read

Military Road: Isle of Wight council urged to reconsider ‘no active intervention’ coastal policy

The Isle of Wight council's coastal erosion policy is under scrutiny as Military Road's future hangs in the balance

14, June 2022·1 min read

New Isle of Wight council Cabinet position created (updated)

The Alliance create a new Cabinet position and carry out a re-organisation of responsibilities

19, December 2024·2 min read

Freshwater housing development condition change rejected by Isle of Wight planners

Isle of Wight council Planning Committee denies a change to a key housing condition

11, March 2022·2 min read

The Isle of Wight’s community efforts to support Ukrainians praised in letter to Michael Gove

Cllr Jarman explained to Michael Gove that the IWC had already investigated any possible Russian investments and detailed how Islanders had stepped up to support Ukrainians

15, February 2024·1 min read

Council Chair’s Coburg visit marks decades-long link with the Isle of Wight

Councillors visit Coburg, enhancing long-standing friendship with the Isle of Wight

Council chamber, papers on desks with pa microphones

18, July 2023·3 min read

Political tug-of-war: Empowering Islanders Group seeks coalition with the Conservatives (updated)

Councillor Chris Jarman will be spearheading a no-confidence motion against council Leader Lora Peacey-Wilcox on Wednesday evening

20, September 2023·4 min read

Conservative takeover attempt of Isle of Wight council fails

There were equal votes for Conservative and Alliance nominations so the casting vote of the Chairman was required

County Hall - isle of wight council front door

7, February 2023·2 min read

Isle of Wight residents have their say on Isle of Wight council budget priorities for 2023/24

Islanders who participated in council budget consultation, prioritised care for older people and vulnerable adults. 74% supported a council tax increase of up to 3%

5, May 2022·1 min read

Wildheart Trust recommended as ‘special purchaser’ for strip of Isle of Wight Council-owned land

The strip of land at the back of the animal sanctuary has no strategic value to the Isle of Wight council, but will allow room to grow for the Wildheart Trust

9, February 2022·2 min read

Isle of Wight council ‘profoundly disappointed’ at £1m levelling up money

It is six years since the Government accepted a peer-reviewed study from the University of Portsmouth which calculated the extra cost of providing local government services on the Isle of Wight was £6.4m

customer paying for coffee with credit card

21, February 2022·2 min read

Help with Isle of Wight business rates announced for eligible businesses

Cllr Jarman says the CARF funds target the greatest support to the smaller businesses impacted by the pandemic

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