Local Elections

You can shape the future of local democracy today (Thursday) as polling stations across the Isle of Wight open for the 2026 local elections.

In the last of our in-depth series on the main battlegrounds for the 2026 Isle of Wight Council elections, on the eve of polling day, we turn to Carisbrooke & Gunville.

A dramatic by-election result and shifting loyalties have turned Central Rural into one of the Island’s most unpredictable contests.

Heading to the polls tomorrow (Thursday) to cast your vote in the 2026 Local Elections? Here’s everything you need to know about how to vote, where to vote and who to vote for…

In the fourth of our in-depth series on the main battlegrounds for the 2026 Isle of Wight Council local elections, we turn to Nettlestone & Seaview.

The Isle of Wight’s two youngest candidates, from opposite ends of the political spectrum, are stepping up to challenge the status quo in this week's local elections.

In the third of our in-depth series on the main battlegrounds for the local elections, we turn to Pan & Barton – an open contest in which a new councillor looks set to fill Geoff Brodie’s shoes...

“Local people need to be sure that their concerns are being listened to, and acted upon"...

One prediction suggests Reform UK could win more than half of the Isle of Wight Council wards...

Wootton Bridge residents can vote Green, Local Conservative, Vectis Party, Reform UK, independent or Liberal Democrat. Confirmed candidates on the ballot paper are Sue Betts (The Green Party), Ed Hopper (Local Conservatives), Linda Pauline Pitcher (Vectis Party), Tony Raffe (Reform...