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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.

Polling station sign taped to a brick wall

1, January 2024·4 min read

Meet the people who have a plan to stop a Conservative being elected in East Wight (Podcast)

The East Wight Primary initiative wants to stop another Conservative MP being elected. Listen to the podcast to find out what their plan is and how you can get involved

Ed Blake

22, December 2023·4 min read

Councillor Blake aims to rejuvenate Ventnor economy amid challenging times (update 2)

Ed Blake wins Ventnor council seat, pledging revival and economic support for town

Polling station at night in Ventnor

22, December 2023·2 min read

Low voter turnout in Isle of Wight by-election as Conservatives hold seat

Conservative Ed Blake wins Isle of Wight Council seat in tight contest

Polling station sign taped to a brick wall

20, December 2023·1 min read

Ventnor and St Lawrence to elect new councillor in pre-Christmas by-election

Ventnor prepares for by-election amidst Christmas rush to elect new councillor

Polling station sign on railings

15, December 2023·1 min read

Opportunity for public involvement in upcoming Parish Council elections

Isle of Wight community invited to engage with Parish Council vacancy processes

laptop open on table with zoom meeting on screen

7, December 2023·1 min read

Find out how East Wight Primary will work and how you can get involved: Join Zoom meeting tonight

East Wight Primary creates community bonds with volunteer introduction via Zoom tonight

Polling station sign on brick wall

30, November 2023·1 min read

Town and Parish council seats up for grabs, local electors must act

Town and Parish council vacancies: December deadlines announced

Polling station sign taped to a brick wall

24, November 2023·2 min read

Candidates announced for Isle of Wight council by-election for Ventnor and St Lawrence ward

Three contenders set for Isle of Wight council by-election in Ventnor ward

Polling station sign taped to a brick wall

21, November 2023·1 min read

Town Council vacancy offers chance for residents to help shape their community

A vacancy on Cowes Town Council presents a chance to help shape local policy

Steve Cooper

15, November 2023·1 min read

Ventnor Mayor, Steve Cooper, bids for seat on Isle of Wight council (updated)

Steve Cooper enters the race to fill the Isle of Wight Council vacancy

Ed Blake with Bandstand in background

14, November 2023·1 min read

Ed Blake announced as first candidate for upcoming Isle of Wight by-election

By-election set for Ventnor council seat; Ed Blake first to declare candidacy

Julie Hutchinson and Charity Garnett

13, November 2023·3 min read

East Wight voters empowered to elect ‘People’s Champion’ through innovative primary system

East Wight's new initiative unites voters to democratically elect a progressive MP

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