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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.

10, November 2012·1 min read

Isle of Wight Police and Crime Commissioner IW Hustings recording

Your chance to have a listen to the candidates, to help you chose who will be overseeing the Police after next week's election.

15, November 2012·1 min read

Get out and vote at PCC election today

Don't miss out voting for something that could affect the safety of you and your family.

16, November 2012·1 min read

Low turnout for Police and Crime Commissioner election (Updated)

15,858 ballot papers were returned from Islanders in the PCC election

16, November 2012·1 min read

PCC election: Going to second preference count (Update 2)

No clear winner as yet, so second preference votes to be counted.

16, November 2012·1 min read

Simon Hayes, Independent, elected as Police and Crime Commissioner

The Independent candidate won the vote after a count of second preference votes.

22, November 2012·1 min read

Isle of Wight Youth Elections: Candidates sought

If aged between 11 and 21 why not stand for the Isle of Wight Youth Council

26, November 2012·1 min read

Simon Hayes: PCC acceptance speech and interview (video)

Today is the first day in the office for Police and Crime Commissioner for Hampshire and the Isle of Wight, Simon Hayes. Here's what he said in his acceptance speech and a video interview with him on the day of his win.

17, December 2012·1 min read

Youth Council election results revealed

Eighteen young Islanders have won seats on the Youth Council along with six general members.

13, January 2013·2 min read

Martin Bell to launch Independent Election Campaign on the Isle of Wight

UNICEF Ambassador, former war correspondent and Independent MP Martin Bell OBE will launch the Isle of Wight Independent Group's election campaign next month.

9, February 2013·1 min read

Join Martin Bell for talk and questions

Former Independent MP will be giving a talk and answering questions on Monday 18th February.

18, February 2013·1 min read

OnTheWight shadows Martin Bell as he tours the Island (updated)

We'll be bringing you updates throughout the day as former Independent MP tours the Island. Send us your questions.

22, February 2013·1 min read

Letter: Online presence offered for Independent candidates

Island resident sets up Website for Independent candidates standing in the May local elections.

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