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Isle of Wight council elections 2017

The 2017 council election for seats both on the Isle of Wight council, local towns and parishes.

Dedicated council election Website
If you’re looking for details of the Isle of Wight local election 2017 our dedicated site lists each of the wards, informs you of every candidates running and provide profiles on those who are willing to engage.

Polling date is the 4th May 2017.

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6, April 2017·1 min read

Have your registered to vote? If not, you have one week to do it

The Electoral Commission say their research shows that nearly a third of people think that if you are old enough to vote then you are automatically registered. This is not the case, everyone must register themselves and have just a week left to do it.

Jon Platt

6, April 2017·4 min read

Jon Platt: Vote Green (LibDem, or Indie) at council elections to force school fine flexibility

Included in his post-verdict statement, Jon Platt is urging parents and grandparents to vote for a Green, Lib Dem or an independent candidate in the upcoming local elections to remove people who want to fine or prosecute parents for child school absences.

julia baker smith

6, April 2017·2 min read

2017 council election: Island Independents publish their priorities

The Island Independents acknowledge their leadership changes were taken advantage of by the Conservative-UKIP alliance, but say they've never been stronger and are ready to lead the Island to success.

Andrew Turner, Ranil Jayawardena MP Cllr Chris Whitehouse

5, April 2017·1 min read

Cllr Whitehouse: ‘Let’s leave the mud-slinging and name-calling behind’

Councillor Whitehouse has issued a statement to the press calling for a 'clean and decent' election campaign.

Hustings in action:

5, April 2017·1 min read

2017 council elections: Vectis Radio hold Leaders and Youth Hustings

There will be a Leaders hustings on 20th April in Newport and a Youth hustings on 11th April at the Ventnor Exchange. All are welcome to attend to hear from candidates in the 2017 Isle of Wight council election.

Polling station:

4, April 2017·1 min read

2017 Isle of Wight council elections: Here’s a list of who’s standing in your ward (Updated)

The council have now released the list of candidates in the 2017 Isle of Wight council elections. Find out who is standing in your ward.

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4, April 2017·1 min read

2017 Isle of Wight Town and Parish elections: Find out who’s standing

The names of the candidates in the Isle of Wight Town and Parish Council elections has been issued by the council. Find out who is standing to be your local councillor.

Charles Chapman not blurred

31, March 2017·1 min read

Council Chairman jumps to the Conservatives. Cllr Perks too

Isle of Wight council chairman Charles Chapman and UKIP Ventnor publican Graham Perks have declared they'll run as Conservative candidates in the May elections.

County Hall:

31, March 2017·2 min read

Isle of Wight Conservatives: 2017 election manifesto

The Isle of Wight Conservatives lay out their promises for if they were to be elected for the next four years from 2017

Polling station :

30, March 2017·5 min read

Everything you need to know about voting in the upcoming local election

Details about the candidates will be coming soon, but in the meantime here's everything else you need to know about the upcoming local election.

Red Funnel Red Osprey

24, March 2017·2 min read

Island Independents: If elected, we’ll buy Red Funnel for Islanders

Discussions are already underway and if elected in the May elections, the Island Independents say they'll use agreed £200m borrowing and will "seek to participate with partners to acquire this vital route to the Island, for the Island".

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22, March 2017·2 min read

Have you registered to vote?

You won't be able to vote on 4th May unless you are registered to vote from the address you now live at. Have you moved home since the last election? Make sure you let the council know.

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