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Gaining the most votes out of every candidate, and the only one to reach four figures, was Independent Paul Fuller gaining the support of 1,101 people in Cowes West and Gurnard — 77 per cent of the votes cast in the ward. In Freshwater South, the fight was between two councillors — Conservative, George Cameron and Independent, John Medland. Cllr Medland won, by 49 votes, meaning Mr Cameron, the chairman of the Isle of Wight Council, lost his seat. It was a close race in Haylands and Swanmore with only 14 votes separating winning Conservative Cllr Vanessa Churchman and Independent Les Kirkby. A ten-vote gap secured the win for Independent Chris Jarman in Totland and Colwell against Conservative Carol Bryan.