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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.

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

Cllr Wayne Whittle is disappointed

4, July 2020·3 min read

Isle of Wight councillor Wayne Whittle ‘disappointed’ about delay of FastCat return

Cllr Wayne Whittle says Wightlink need to bring the Fastcat back into service now, and describes talks with the ferry company bosses as ‘very distressing’

Aerial drawing of the glamping site

3, June 2020·3 min read

Isle of Wight councillors reject Newport Glamping

Cllr Jones-Evans said she thought the glamping site's location was perfect, but Cllr Hollis said he'd never seen a site so ‘unsuitable for camping'

Boris Johnson

27, February 2020·2 min read

Where is the £6.4m deal promised by Boris Johnson, ask Isle of Wight councillors

Throughout last night's budget meeting, opposition councillors asked where the Island Deal that Boris Johnson had promised was

Youth Trust Chief Executive Clare Cannock and Newport and Carisbrooke Community Council Chair, Cllr Julie Jones-Evans

12, February 2020·2 min read

New youth hub to support young Islanders, thanks to funding from community council

New youth hub to support wellbeing of young Islanders, thanks to funding from community council

vote counting in the county hall chamber 1

16, January 2020·2 min read

Isle of Wight councillors criticised for ‘not pulling their weight’

With vacancies on several committees, councillors have been criticised for not pulling their weight in the chamber. Meanwhile Reg Barry has been a councillor since 1993 and never missed a full council meeting

artists impression of st georges park development

16, October 2019·3 min read

Councillor resigns from planning committee following decision on huge retail and leisure complex (updated)

Following the vote, Cllr Jones-Evans resigned from the planning committee

Roadworks lights:

26, September 2019·2 min read

16 Conservative councillors vote to go ahead with major junction reorganisation at St Mary’s

Here's a list of the councillors who voted to go ahead with works at St Mary's roundabout at last night's meeting, during a debate to pause the works until Coppins Bridge is dealt with.

residents parking

17, September 2019·2 min read

Residents to vote on new parking zones

Following a consultation, residents' parking zones have been requested on 84 roads in the town.

st marys roadworks sign

16, September 2019·1 min read

St Mary’s Roundabout: Opposition forces Isle of Wight council to special meeting

A special meeting will take place later this month, where councillors will debate postponing the works.

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