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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.

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".

30, April 2017·2 min read

2017 local election candidates invited to take part in Facebook Q&A

No Conservative or UKIP candidates have yet agreed to take part in the Facebook election Q&A organised by Linda Bassett. Other candidates willing to engage with voters will be answering questions on Monday and Tuesday.

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.

20, April 2017·4 min read

Election Website launch: Find out all about your local council candidates (Update 2)

Find out more about the people who are looking to represent you on the Isle of Wight council for the next four years. Read on our new election site what they have to say about themselves and how they answer four topical questions.

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.

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

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.

11, April 2017·3 min read

Conservatives urge second home owners to register to vote here too

The letter that Ian Ward sent out from the Isle of Wight Conservative Association encouraging second home owners to register to vote on the Island. It's causing quite a stir.

5, May 2017·1 min read

Isle of Wight council election 2017: Statistical breakdown

You've now found out who your new councillor is, so you might be wondering how many votes they won by and what percentage of residents turned out to vote. OnTheWight has a breakdown of the detailed statistics.

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.

4, May 2017·1 min read

Vote! Who runs the council for the next four years is down to you

Make your voice heard today in the town and parish council elections, as well as the Isle of Wight council elections. You have a chance to sway who's in charge for the next four years.

24, January 2017·2 min read

IW Lib Dems reveal key priorities for 2017 council elections

The Isle of Wight Liberal Democrat party have set out their six priorities for the upcoming local elections.

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