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Read News OnTheWight's exclusive first interview with Chris Jarman, leader of the new Empowering Islander Group
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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County Hall undergoes a political shake-up as a new group emerges, altering the council's landscape. Former Alliance and Conservative members unite, sparking controversy
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Mitigation had been proposed including turning a neighbouring field into a wetland habitat, protecting the site from human intervention and education boards explaining the site
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The controversial housing development faces further delays due to confusion in the council chamber today
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It has to become law before it can be enforced, but in the meantime more than 50 authorities have made the same declaration, said Cllr Jarman
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The move could make an additional £6 million for the council, but concerns have been raised about sending the wrong message to Islanders and promising something that may not happen due to uncertain legislation
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Isle of Wight council raises the Ukrainian flag in solidarity, with emotional ceremony attended by local Ukrainians
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The budget was passed with 21 in favour, four against and 11 abstentions — the majority of which were the opposition Conservative councillors
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Opposition groups can propose alternative schemes and amendments on 22nd February
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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%
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“Everyone will find something they don’t like, but we have to say it will be difficult to find any better alternatives. If you take something out of the proposals, something else has to take its place,” said the council's Cabinet member for finance
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The Isle of Wight council has had to find savings (read cuts) of £93 million over the past 12 years due to a fall in Government funding and rising costs. The coming years will be no exception and the council explain why
