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Julie Jones-Evans

Julie Jones-Evans was first elected as Conservative county councillor for Newport Central in the 2013 local elections.

In January 2015 she opted to removed herself from the Conservative Party. She became a member of the “Individual Members’ Group”. She became Executive member for Regeneration in January 2017 under the leadership of Conservative, Dave Stewart.

She was elected as an Independent councillor in the May 2021 elections and became part of the Alliance Group. She holds the role of Cabinet Member for Regeneration, Business Development and Tourism.

Below are some articles which feature Julie Jones-Evans.

Female pupil using a laptop buy Katerina Holmes

11, January 2021·3 min read

Concern that children in poverty will be disadvantaged from lack of tech and Internet

There are around 7,000 children on the Isle of Wight who are deemed to be in poverty, but so far only 400 laptops have been lent out for remote learning. This and other concerns were raised in a council meeting last week

Cllr Jones-Evans with pop-up shopkeepers at 30 High Street

11, December 2020·1 min read

Pop-up artisan shops in Newport bring more choice to Christmas shopping

The pop-up shops include festive decorations, children’s toys, fudge, leather handbags, wire-wrap jewellery and ceramics, all from local providers and with the majority made on the Island

IWC car parking meter and cars

3, December 2020·2 min read

Free Isle of Wight parking offers during December

The Isle of Wight council are highlighting a range of free parking offers in the coming month, starting on this Saturday for Small Business Saturday

Julie Jones-Evans looking into camera

20, November 2020·2 min read

Isle of Wight Councillor votes against her own motion after Leader changes it

The councillor's motions was to ‘put the wellbeing of residents at the heart of placemaking', but after the leader changed it, she refused to vote for it. Details within

hunnycross way roundabout

19, November 2020·2 min read

‘It’s more a perception than reality’ says Cllr Ward in response to question about ‘dangerous’ crossing

Cllr Ward said crossing at the roundabout down from Sainsbury's petrol station is "not dangerous" and that "it's more a perception than reality" adding, "We are not an administration that wastes money"

16, November 2020·4 min read

Understanding the Newport Harbour Plan, what will happen and when

Louise Hill sets out in this explainer article much of what you need to know about the Newport Harbour Masterplan - what will happen and when

yarmouth school plans for all saints sitea

4, November 2020·2 min read

Fate of former All Saints’ Primary School building sealed at planning meeting

Despite its unanimous decision, conditions were added to the planning approval for a new school building in West Wight last night

driving at night

21, October 2020·2 min read

Focus on reducing speed limits to 20mph in Newport returns as darker nights approach

With the clocks going back on Sunday and night getting darker earlier Cllr Julie Jones-Evans refocuses her campaign for 20mph speed limits in Newport

Seaclear barge holding floating bridge in place

6, October 2020·5 min read

Cowes Floating Bridge could be fitted with side thrusters, Scrutiny Committee hears

An update on several aspects of the Cowes Floating Bridge was given at the Corporate Scrutiny Committee, including news about possible side thrusters

traffic lights on green and red

23, September 2020·3 min read

Nicholson Road application gets green light, despite objection by Island Roads over major highway concerns (Updated)

The planning applications for development of Nicholson Road, Ryde were approved last night, despite major highways concerns from Island Roads and the Town Council. Details within

banner being held at march that reads what lessens one of us lessens all of us

18, September 2020·2 min read

Female Isle of Wight councillor called ‘a coward’ and another told to ‘shut up’ by male colleagues

Two female councillors were at the end of insulting comments at Wednesday night's Isle of Wight council meeting. One being called 'a coward' and the other being told to 'shut up'

artist impression of Newport Harbour Masterplan and insert of cllr matthew price

6, July 2020·3 min read

Tories vote to defeat Newport Conservative councillor’s wishes

Cllr Matthew Price has spoken passionately against proposed housing plans for Seaclose Park, but his Conservative colleagues voted to defeat his call for a review of the proposals

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