Isle of Wight council elections 2013

3, May 2013·1 min read

Isle of Wight election results 2013: Summary

We'll be updating these results, Live, as soon as the results are announced in the counting hall. Just keep refreshing the page to see the latest.

2, May 2013·1 min read

Local election voting well underway on the Isle of Wight

Will the Island go out in their droves to vote today?

1, May 2013·4 min read

Richard Priest: Revealing pre-election interview (Podcast)

OnTheWight grabs a chance to question the well-known Shanklin man on his thoughts about representing Shanklin and what he thinks is needed to get the Island back on its feet.

1, May 2013·1 min read

Opinion: A post-election wish list

OnTheWight reader, Meursault, got in touch with us recently with a list of things that he'd like to see from any incoming council in 2013. It's what you could call a voter's manifesto. What would you add?

1, May 2013·1 min read

Council refute candidate flyer included with postal vote ballot papers

Concerns were raised when it was claimed that the election flyer for a Conservative candidate was included with postal vote ballot papers.

1, May 2013·1 min read

BBC’s take on Isle of Wight elections

Amongst the quotes is David Pugh showing confidence, saying "If we don't get a majority there is no other grouping that will".

30, April 2013·1 min read

Island Independents appeal for donations

An appeal for financial help for those - without the support of a political party - struggling to meet the cost of printing leaflets and advertising.

30, April 2013·1 min read

Uncertain if UKIP candidate can prove innocence – or otherwise – before election

Candidate has volunteered himself for interview. Police have yet to interview potential witnesses.

26, April 2013·1 min read

Claims of five more faked signatures on UKIP candidate papers

In this week's last-before-the-election edition, the CP claim they've found five more people who say their signatures have been faked on the nomination papers of Newport North UKIP candidate, Richard Wilkins.

26, April 2013·2 min read

Independent councillors will abolish the ‘dictatorial’ decision-making system

Independents say that every ward will be represented in the creation of council policy to ensure a more holistic approach is taken to improving the Island.

26, April 2013·1 min read

Ventnor hustings ended on an optimistic note for Independents

Ventnor hustings ran for three hours, despite the two independents being the only candidates taking part.

25, April 2013·2 min read

Rise in precept and cuts to services raised at Shanklin Hustings

Residents repeatedly highlighted how unfairly Shanklin seemed to be treated alongside other Island Towns.

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