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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.

9, September 2022·3 min read

Isle of Wight councillors pay tribute to Her Majesty The Queen

A roundup of some of the tributes paid by Isle of Wight councillors following the death of HM The Queen on Thursday

7, September 2022·2 min read

£150 energy rebate: Closing date to claim your rebate extended

There are 4,400 households who have not yet claimed their £150 energy rebate from the Isle of Wight council

6, August 2022·1 min read

Don’t miss September closing date for £150 energy rebate applications

Payouts totally more than £7 million have been paid out to 47,000 households on the Isle of Wight so far

3, August 2022·2 min read

Residents to be surveyed about Council Tax Support for those on lower incomes

Cllr Jarman said, “It is important that all Islanders have the opportunity to comment on the options as we start to make difficult decisions about council finances for 2023-24”

4, July 2022·2 min read

Discretionary £150 energy rebate available to households in council tax bands E to H

Households in council tax bands E to H can apply for a discretionary payment of £150 to help with rising energy prices as part of a two-phase scheme

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

Beacon in the countryside with birds on it

20, May 2022·3 min read

Queen’s Platinum Jubilee: Two Beacons to be lit by Totland Parish Council

Cllr Chris Jarman JP and Totland Parish Council are proud to be part of The Queen’s Platinum Jubilee Beacons and Associated Activities on 2nd June, 2022

18, May 2022·2 min read

‘Laptops for Ukraine’ appeal launches to support those displaced from Ukraine

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

Vika and Rosti - displaced Ukrainian children start school

17, May 2022·1 min read

School life about to begin for displaced Ukrainian children now living on the Isle of Wight

Children displaced from Ukraine and living on the Isle of Wight had their induction to Christ the King College last week. Their smiles demonstrate the very positive step this represents on their long journey

16, May 2022·1 min read

Rise in Isle of Wight bereavement services approved by council cabinet

Read the details of what charges will go up within Bereavement Services

14, May 2022·2 min read

Isle of Wight council cabinet approve rise of Wightcare fees

Cllr Jarman said it was not right to take money from the frontline and critical adult social care services to subsidise the commercial entity as it would need to stand on its own two feet

Chris and Barbara Jarman on Walk the Wight with displaced Ukrainians at finish line

9, May 2022·1 min read

Displaced Ukrainians take part in Walk the Wight whilst being shown normality, security and the pleasure of life

Cllr Chris Jarman has two Ukrainian families staying with him. On Sunday they joined him for the final push of Walk the Wight

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