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Town council seat decided on the ‘luck of the draw’ Two candidates had to rely on the ‘luck of the draw’ after gaining the same number of votes in last week’s election During Saturday’s Isle of Wight election count votes were so close for a seat on Sandown Town Council it was determined by drawing a name out of a box. Six seats were available for the South Ward of the Sandown Town Council but eight candidates were fighting for a place. 200 votes apiece The sixth and seventh placed candidates, Emily Brothers and Pauline Evans, were tied on 200 votes apiece, so lots were drawn to u...

Conservatives lose majority in 2021 Isle of Wight council election Here’s what’s changed at the Isle of Wight council since the count started at 9.30am this morning All the results are in and Conservatives have lost their majority (23-seats) with just 18 seats. Weekend of negotiation With 18 Conservatives, 13 Independent, two Green, two Island Independent Network, one Labour, one Our Island, one Lib Dem, one Vectis Party, it will be a weekend of negotiation for parties or groups to meet the required 20 seats for a majority. Return of former councillors Former councillors returning to th...

‘Don’t let voter apathy win the election’, Islanders urged to cast their vote on Thursday Islanders are urged to vote tomorrow, and reminded that “there’s too much at stake for residents not to vote, so help create a new Council where you will be fully represented” by voting on Thursday A coalition of candidates from across the political spectrum, and independents, in tomorrow’s 2021 Isle of Wight council election urge Islanders to get out and vote to “elect a new Isle of Wight Council that is trustworthy and transparent and which can help transform the Island for the better�...

Watch: Isle of Wight 2021 election candidates filmed by media students Students from Isle of Wight College and Platform One gain valuable experience filming and editing these short videos of 2021 council election candidates Students from the Isle of Wight College and Platform One, College of Music have been working alongside People Media Productions to film very short messages from candidates standing at the Island’s local elections on Thursday 6th May. Prospective candidates from each party were invited last week to the AAA Live studio in Merstone to deliver the essence of their vision for...

Candidates pledge to form a disciplined, diverse and organised coalition to rule County Hall Candidates from across the Island and across the political spectrum pledge to work together to form a coalition following next week’s council elections Leading candidates from the Greens, Independents and Our Island are putting aside politics for the sake of the Island and Island residents. Many candidates standing across the political spectrum have pledged to work together to create a “disciplined, diverse and organised coalition building on the widest possible range of strengths and skills rathe...