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Isle of Wight councillor criticises the government's simplistic approach to the issue of hospital discharge, calling for more integrated solutions with local authorities to address issues of lack of staff and community carers
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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Isle of Wight council members disagree on financial strategy during Corporate Scrutiny Committee. Cllr Chris Jarman urges self-sufficiency, whilst Cllr Julie Jones-Evans fights for proper funding and an Island Deal
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Isle of Wight council's financial turnaround has been aided by a balanced budget, reduced debt, and stable pension fund under Alliance administration, says Cllr Chris Jarman as he shares a roundup of his first two years in office
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The community of Yarmouth has six months to save the Yarmouth Primary School building, which was transferred to the Isle of Wight council in August 2020
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If it were to be sold, the IW council said, it would only be after discussions with town councillors and representatives
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The mainland care placements that were used between April and September to ease pressure on the Island’s adult social care sector have cost the council £1.9m
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Christmas shoeboxes heading to Ukraine to help alleviate some of the worst deprivations for soldiers
The bitter Ukraine winters are renowned for their long periods below freezing and biting winds, so the contents should help alleviate some of the worst deprivations which the Ukraine soldiers must, of necessity, endure in order to secure their country
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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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The scheme intends to support those businesses which have been affected by the pandemic, but which have been ineligible for existing support linked to business rates
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The draft Island Planning Strategy was sent back to the Cabinet at last night's meeting with a call for more changes to be made before it is approved
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After being rejected at the last meeting, the draft document goes back to full council on Wednesday evening
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Officers advised councillors the application could not legally be passed, as information about the development’s nitrate neutrality had not been submitted so the correct regulations could not be completed
