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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.

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

6, May 2022·1 min read

Island businesses will benefit from new spending priorities, says Isle of Wight council

Cllr Jarman says if approved, the new strategy will bring a more vibrant and locally-focused community of businesses and organisations serving the Island's community

6, May 2022·2 min read

Pause in crematorium fees rise is losing council £10,000 per month

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

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

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

28, April 2022·1 min read

Isle of Wight council issue batch of £150 energy rebate payments

For those who are eligible, the payments are being made in weekly batches

27, April 2022·2 min read

Green light for 150 new homes on former reservoir in Cowes

The agent said site was quite utopian, next to a school, the Cowes Medical Centre, the biggest employer in the area, shops, sustainable transport links — “you could not get better for a mixed-use environment”

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