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  Cllr Chris Jones

Cllr Chris Jones is a town councillor in Newtown & Llanllwchaiarn. He is affliated with the Independent party and represents the Newtown East ward. They were co-opted to the town council.

General Information

Cllr Chris Jones occupies the offices of None.

He is a member of the Economy & Environment, ServicesStrategy & Corporate Projects committee(s).

His attendance for the previous year (23/24) was 83%.

Significant Votes

You can view voting record for Cllr Chris Jones on significant votes below.

Date Description Vote
16/01/24 Set the 24/25 Budget incl 11% rise in Council Tax Precept   For
Payments & Expenses

Cllr Chris Jones is entitled to payments at levels determined by the Independent Remuneration Panel for Wales though they may choose to opt out of all or some of the payments. New reporting procedures means that the full total claimed by councillors can no longer be viewed by the public.

Town councillors in Newtown also recieve £30 per meeting they attend as an attendance allowance.

During the 23/24 financial year, they recieved at least £810.00 (22/23: £403.85).

Contact

You can contact Cllr Chris Jones using the below details:

  • Email: chris.jones@newtown.org.uk
  • Phone:  

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Stories

Below you can view a list of all the news stories we've published containing Cllr Chris Jones.

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NEWS POLITICS
Councillors back plans to explore twinning agreement

Town councillors have agreed to give their 'moral support' and consider a costed business case in the future for plans to twin the town with New Harmony in Indiana, USA.

3 months ago   All About Newtown

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NEWS POLITICS
Next town partnership meeting scheduled

Locals are encouraged to attend the upcoming Town Partnership meeting, set to take place at The Buck Inn on High Street on Monday, April 29th.

9 months ago   All About Newtown

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NEWS POLITICS
Councillors to discuss nuisance birds

Town Councillors will discuss a motion presented by Cllr Chris Jones on what to do about the growing problem of bird nuisance in the town centre.

1 year ago   All About Newtown

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NEWS POLITICS
Town Councillors give their views on the future of Croesawdy

Town Councillors agree with Powys County Council officers that more information is required before Croesawdy is demolished.

2 years ago   All About Newtown

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NEWS POLITICS
New councillors in Newtown

Four new councillors join Newtown & Llanllwchaiarn Town Council following co-option

2 years ago   All About Newtown

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