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Councillors unite to prevent sewage pollution in Isle of Wight’s UNESCO Biosphere Reserve
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.
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Two Isle of Wight councillors have joined forces to make a plea to passengers to consider the safety of vulnerable passengers crossing the Solent for medical appointments
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Isle of Wight Council Planning Committee deliberate variations to development at former holiday camp
The recommendatiom was for members to agree to conditional permission for the many variations submitted by the developer
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The new leader of Isle of Wight council, Lora Peacey Wilcox, has named her dream team for the council's executive
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To cope with the increased financial pressures, the council have had to use part of the £14.2 million Covid contingency fund it set aside to fill the gaps in finances caused by the pandemic
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The pause in the charge increase has already lost the Isle of Wight Council £10,000 which will rise for each month before price rises are introduced
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Isle of Wight council revisits planning strategy taking into account recent flooding and sewage woes
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Assurance given that current employees and retired members will receive their benefits under any circumstances
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It would cost the authority £359,821 a year to implement, but the Cabinet said if they could afford it, the extra support would be implemented
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One Isle of Wight Councillor drove towards another at speed it’s alleged. Only by moving out of the way did they avoid being hit. Police were involved and the Council are investigating. The driver strongly rebuts the allegation. Here’s what we know so far including witness recollection
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The use of a laptop can help children who have relocated to the Island to continue being educated online by their schools, and they can help older individuals search for work and attend online courses
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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
