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This is the central point to find all coverage of Isle of Wight elections – be they at National; County; Town; or Parish level.

We cover the build up to the elections and provide our renowned Live, as it happens, reporting from election counts.

Donna Jones with Local Bobby

3, May 2024·1 min read

16.41% turnout on the Isle of Wight for PCC elections: Donna Jones wins post (updated)

Donna Jones, Conservative, wins re-election as Police and Crime Commissioner for region

polling station sign outside Bonchurch church

1, May 2024·1 min read

Isle of Wight polling stations open from 7am on Thursday for Police and Crime Commissioner vote

Voters gear up for the Police and Crime Commissioner vote on the Isle of Wight

Polling station sign on railings

25, April 2024·2 min read

Understanding the role of your Police and Crime Commissioner as elections loom

Upcoming PCC elections: Why your vote is vital for effective community policing

Nick Prad and Michael

25, April 2024·2 min read

Prad Bains, Lib Dem PCC candidate, explores youth initiatives on the Isle of Wight

Prad Bains collaborates with Island Councillors to discuss crime prevention strategies

Polling station sign taped to a brick wall

24, April 2024·1 min read

Police and Crime Commissioner election: Changes to rules on voting

Hampshire and Isle of Wight voters, remember your photo ID for next Thursday's vote

red squirrel on a tree trunk by seneynwr

17, April 2024·2 min read

Wight Squirrel Project gains support in fight against red squirrel poisoning

Bob Seely calls for legislation to protect red squirrels from rodenticide poisoning

polling station sign outside Bonchurch church

15, April 2024·3 min read

Key changes to voting in Hampshire and Isle of Wight Police Commissioner election

The PCC election sees photo ID requirement and updated postal vote rules applied

Richard Quigley

15, April 2024·2 min read

Island Labour announces prospective parliamentary candidates for Isle of Wight’s new constituencies

Island Labour prepares for change with their chosen candidates for next General Election

Emily Brothers and her guide dog, Truffle, with View of Sandown Bay in the background

14, April 2024·1 min read

Emily Brothers, prospective Labour candidate for Isle of Wight East, to target Conservative ‘failure and chaos’

Emily Brothers has been selected to champion Labour values in Isle of Wight East at the next General Election

Polling station sign taped to a brick wall

8, April 2024·1 min read

Four contenders announced for Police and Crime Commissioner race

Four candidates vie for Police and Crime Commissioner in May's elections

young boy with thumbs up

29, March 2024·1 min read

Isle of Wight schools to benefit from £1.2 million SEND funding boost

Enhanced educational support coming to Isle of Wight for children with special needs

Polling station sign taped to a brick wall

26, March 2024·1 min read

Candidates step forward for role of Hampshire and Isle of Wight Police and Crime Commissioner

Are you registered to vote? Do you have photo ID?

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