Local Elections

A potentially game-changing by-election is taking place in Wootton today (Thursday) to decide who shall replace the disgraced Daryll Pitcher. Voters in the Wootton Bridge ward are voting for who they would like to represent the area moving forward. It...

The Isle of Wight Green Party has selected Michael Smith as their candidate for the forthcoming Wootton by-election. Michael is described as being a community councillor and campaigner on the Island, who volunteers for several organisations including Citizens Advice and...

Sarah Redrup has been selected as the Liberal Democrat candidate for the Wootton Bridge by-election - the 1st candidate to confirm their position ahead of next month's by-election. Sarah is an Isle of Wight businesswoman who runs Grace’s Bakery alongside...

Members of the Isle of Wight Green Party have unanimously agreed to put forward Vix Lowthion for the proposed new Isle of Wight East constituency, and Cameron Palin for the West constituency. This decision is a change from the initial...

Liberal Democrat Nick Stuart secured a landslide victory in the Brighstone, Calbourne and Shalfleet by-election yesterday (Thursday), taking a seat on the Isle of Wight Council away from the Conservatives. Top of the by-election poll last night (Thursday), Nick gained...

Following the resignation of a senior Conservative councillor on the Isle of Wight, a by-election could be held next month to find their replacement. Former Tory party leader, Steve Hastings, announced his resignation from the Isle of Wight Council last...

The Liberal Democrats have selected Nick Stuart as their candidate for the by-election in the Brighstone, Calbourne and Shalfleet electoral division. The by-election will be called following the resignation of Conservative Steve Hastings. Nick Stuart has lived in the ward...

Matt Ambrosini has been elected to represent Carisbrooke & Gunville on Newport & Carisbrooke Community Council following this week's by-election, securing a 75 majority to take the seat. Matt, who lives in Carisbrooke, has become the youngest councillor on the...

Islanders are being warned not to lose their voice on decisions that affect them by making sure their electoral registration details are up to date. Although there are no planned elections during 2022 or 2023, it is a good idea...

A new chair and vice-chair of the Isle of Wight Council have been elected after the last 2 councillors to hold the position failed to get re-elected. Accepting the positions tonight, Councillor Geoff Brodie and Councillor Claire Critchison started their...