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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.

Man doing a thumbs down

25, January 2023·3 min read

Cabinet member reacts to Government rejecting IW ‘levelling up’ funding bid

The Isle of Wight walked away empty-handed during the latest round of 'levelling up' funding from the Government. Hear the Cabinet member's response

Julie Jones Evans with county hall in background

12, January 2023·2 min read

Cllr Julie Jones-Evans: Isle of Wight ‘deserves proper funding’ for economic recovery

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

Cyclists on the Tour of Britain cycling up a hill

11, January 2023·2 min read

Isle of Wight could still host another Tour of Britain stage, capitalising on money already spent

Isle of Wight council still aims to host a stage of the Tour of Britain, despite losing £350,000 from last year's cancellation. Future plans to host at a lower price will be negotiated with organisers

Calculator and coins

10, January 2023·2 min read

Community Council forced to make tough decisions for next year’s budget

Newport and Carisbrooke residents face frozen council tax, but reduced community services and no new play equipment due to budget constraints

Julie Jones Evans

29, December 2022·5 min read

Julie Jones-Evans: Isle of Wight council Cabinet Member’s 2022 review and hopes for 2023

Cabinet member, Julie Jones-Evans, believes that regeneration is needed more than ever, as she shares a round-up of the year and her hopes for the future

heights leisure centre tone zone

9, December 2022·2 min read

IWC cabinet member assures public: Leisure centres will not be closed

Cllr Julie Jones-Evans said the remark from Cllr Love about leisure centres possibly being closed was an unguarded remark, but not what the Island was looking for

Exterior of Building 41 in Cowes

27, November 2022·1 min read

Go for Growth programme to provide small, independent Isle of Wight business owners with a range of support

Business owners will be invited to join a selection of specialist groups, providing free access to sessions run by the delivery team

stack of papers in office

17, November 2022·2 min read

Island Planning Strategy: More work needed, say councillors

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

Artist's impression of the Newport Cultural Centre

3, October 2022·2 min read

Isle of Wight council unveil ambitious vision for new river-side cultural centre

A detailed feasibility study on funding and timelines has yet to take place, but the council explain what the new cultural centre could include

Portrait photo of Queen Elizabeth II

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

Men working on a building site

18, July 2022·2 min read

No second bite of the cherry for Isle of Wight council for cash to build homes on brownfield sites

The Isle of Wight council will miss out on funding due to the lack of an up-to-date planning strategy

Artist's impression of Junction of High Street and St James Street

15, July 2022·2 min read

Plans to transform part of High Street to a ‘People First Zone’ approved by Cabinet

Since the introduction of hour-free parking in short-stay car parks, an 8,000 extra visits to Newport in the first six weeks of the scheme were recorded

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