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May 2026 council boundary. Map © Mapbox and OpenStreetMap. Boundary data © ONS and Ordnance Survey.
Residents, mid-2025
140,777Wards
39Seats in 2026
39Selected result year
2021Party seats: 2026 snapshot
Download seat history (CSV)No single party majority. A majority of this seat total needs 20 seats. This annual archive is not a live record of party membership or the council administration.
| Party | Seats |
|---|---|
| Reform UK | 19 |
| Other | 11 |
| Liberal Democrats | 4 |
| Conservative | 2 |
| Green | 2 |
| Labour | 1 |
| Reported total | 39 |
“Other” can include several parties, independents and vacancies. It is not a single voting group. Source: Open Council Data.
Seat history: 1973–2026
These are annual snapshots. A change between years can reflect elections, by-elections, party changes or boundary changes. Older records follow council names and are not a constant-boundary series. The pre-2016 source combines Green and other smaller parties under “Other” and national parties under “Nationalist parties”.
| Year | Total | Party seats |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 39 | Conservative 2 · Labour 1 · Liberal Democrats 4 · Green 2 · Reform UK 19 · Other 11 |
| 2025 | 39 | Conservative 14 · Labour 1 · Liberal Democrats 4 · Green 2 · Reform UK 2 · Other 16 |
| 2024 | 39 | Conservative 16 · Labour 1 · Liberal Democrats 4 · Green 2 · Other 16 |
| 2023 | 39 | Conservative 17 · Labour 1 · Liberal Democrats 2 · Green 2 · Other 17 |
| 2022 | 39 | Conservative 18 · Labour 1 · Liberal Democrats 1 · Green 2 · Other 17 |
| 2021 | 39 | Conservative 18 · Labour 1 · Liberal Democrats 1 · Green 2 · Other 17 |
| 2020 | 40 | Conservative 25 · Liberal Democrats 2 · Other 13 |
| 2019 | 40 | Conservative 25 · Liberal Democrats 2 · Other 13 |
| 2018 | 40 | Conservative 25 · Liberal Democrats 2 · Other 13 |
| 2017 | 40 | Conservative 25 · Labour 1 · Liberal Democrats 2 · Green 1 · Other 11 |
| 2016 | 40 | Conservative 14 · Labour 2 · Liberal Democrats 1 · UKIP 2 · Other 21 |
| 2015 | 40 | Conservative 14 · Labour 2 · Liberal Democrats 1 · Other 23 |
| 2014 | 40 | Conservative 15 · Labour 2 · Liberal Democrats 1 · Other 22 |
| 2013 | 40 | Conservative 15 · Labour 2 · Liberal Democrats 1 · Other 22 |
| 2012 | 40 | Conservative 25 · Labour 1 · Liberal Democrats 4 · Other 10 |
| 2011 | 40 | Conservative 25 · Labour 1 · Liberal Democrats 4 · Other 10 |
| 2010 | 40 | Conservative 24 · Labour 1 · Liberal Democrats 5 · Other 10 |
| 2009 | 40 | Conservative 24 · Labour 1 · Liberal Democrats 5 · Other 10 |
| 2008 | 48 | Conservative 35 · Labour 2 · Liberal Democrats 5 · Other 6 |
| 2007 | 48 | Conservative 35 · Labour 2 · Liberal Democrats 5 · Other 6 |
| 2006 | 48 | Conservative 35 · Labour 2 · Liberal Democrats 5 · Other 6 |
| 2005 | 48 | Conservative 35 · Labour 2 · Liberal Democrats 5 · Other 6 |
| 2004 | 48 | Conservative 14 · Labour 3 · Liberal Democrats 19 · Other 12 |
| 2003 | 48 | Conservative 13 · Labour 4 · Liberal Democrats 19 · Other 12 |
| 2002 | 48 | Conservative 12 · Labour 5 · Liberal Democrats 19 · Other 12 |
| 2001 | 48 | Conservative 12 · Labour 5 · Liberal Democrats 19 · Other 12 |
| 2000 | 48 | Conservative 14 · Labour 4 · Liberal Democrats 17 · Other 13 |
| 1999 | 48 | Conservative 15 · Labour 4 · Liberal Democrats 16 · Other 13 |
| 1998 | 48 | Conservative 15 · Labour 4 · Liberal Democrats 16 · Other 13 |
| 1997 | 48 | Conservative 6 · Labour 3 · Liberal Democrats 33 · Other 6 |
| 1996 | 48 | Conservative 5 · Labour 3 · Liberal Democrats 34 · Other 6 |
| 1995 | 48 | Conservative 5 · Labour 3 · Liberal Democrats 34 · Other 6 |
| 1994 | 43 | Conservative 9 · Liberal Democrats 27 · Other 7 |
| 1993 | 43 | Conservative 9 · Liberal Democrats 27 · Other 7 |
| 1992 | 43 | Conservative 15 · Liberal Democrats 23 · Other 5 |
| 1991 | 43 | Conservative 15 · Liberal Democrats 23 · Other 5 |
| 1990 | 43 | Conservative 15 · Liberal Democrats 23 · Other 5 |
| 1989 | 43 | Conservative 15 · Liberal Democrats 23 · Other 5 |
| 1988 | 43 | Conservative 11 · Liberal Democrats 28 · Other 4 |
| 1987 | 43 | Conservative 11 · Liberal Democrats 28 · Other 4 |
| 1986 | 43 | Conservative 11 · Liberal Democrats 28 · Other 4 |
| 1985 | 43 | Conservative 11 · Liberal Democrats 28 · Other 4 |
| 1984 | 43 | Conservative 12 · Liberal Democrats 27 · Other 4 |
| 1983 | 43 | Conservative 12 · Liberal Democrats 27 · Other 4 |
| 1982 | 43 | Conservative 12 · Liberal Democrats 27 · Other 4 |
| 1981 | 43 | Conservative 12 · Liberal Democrats 27 · Other 4 |
| 1980 | 42 | Conservative 23 · Labour 1 · Liberal Democrats 7 · Other 11 |
| 1979 | 42 | Conservative 23 · Labour 1 · Liberal Democrats 7 · Other 11 |
| 1978 | 42 | Conservative 23 · Labour 1 · Liberal Democrats 7 · Other 11 |
| 1977 | 42 | Conservative 23 · Labour 1 · Liberal Democrats 7 · Other 11 |
| 1976 | 42 | Conservative 5 · Labour 6 · Liberal Democrats 7 · Other 24 |
| 1975 | 42 | Conservative 5 · Labour 6 · Liberal Democrats 7 · Other 24 |
| 1974 | 42 | Conservative 5 · Labour 6 · Liberal Democrats 7 · Other 24 |
| 1973 | 42 | Conservative 5 · Labour 6 · Liberal Democrats 7 · Other 24 |
Isle of Wight Council and Local Areas
Unitary authority in South East. Official council code: E06000046. Open a ward to see its map and recorded election results.
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- BembridgeE05013359 · Ward
- Binstead & FishbourneE05013360 · Ward
- Brading & St HelensE05013361 · Ward
- Brighstone, Calbourne & ShalfleetE05013362 · Ward
- Carisbrooke & GunvilleE05013363 · Ward
- Central RuralE05013364 · Ward
- Chale, Niton & ShorwellE05013365 · Ward
- Cowes MedinaE05013366 · Ward
- Cowes NorthE05013367 · Ward
- Cowes South & NorthwoodE05013368 · Ward
- Cowes West & GurnardE05013369 · Ward
- East CowesE05013370 · Ward
- Fairlee & WhippinghamE05013371 · Ward
- Freshwater North & YarmouthE05013372 · Ward
- Freshwater SouthE05013373 · Ward
- Haylands & SwanmoreE05013374 · Ward
- Lake NorthE05013375 · Ward
- Lake SouthE05013376 · Ward
- Mountjoy & ShideE05013377 · Ward
- Nettlestone & SeaviewE05013378 · Ward
- Newchurch, Havenstreet & AsheyE05013379 · Ward
- Newport CentralE05013380 · Ward
- Newport WestE05013381 · Ward
- OsborneE05013382 · Ward
- Pan & BartonE05013383 · Ward
- Parkhurst & HunnyhillE05013384 · Ward
- Ryde Appley & ElmfieldE05013385 · Ward
- Ryde MonktonmeadE05013386 · Ward
- Ryde North WestE05013387 · Ward
- Ryde South EastE05013388 · Ward
- Ryde WestE05013389 · Ward
- Sandown NorthE05013390 · Ward
- Sandown SouthE05013391 · Ward
- Shanklin CentralE05013392 · Ward
- Shanklin SouthE05013393 · Ward
- Totland & ColwellE05013394 · Ward
- Ventnor & St LawrenceE05013395 · Ward
- Wootton BridgeE05013396 · Ward
- Wroxall, Lowtherville & BonchurchE05013397 · Ward
Recorded election results
Download all recorded results (CSV)39 recorded areas in 2021. These figures describe the contests held in that year. They do not describe every seat on the council. Historical areas can differ from the current map.
Seats won in the recorded contests
- 18 Conservative
- 11 Independent
- 2 Green
- 2 No Description
- 2 Island Independent Network
- 1 Our Island
- 1 Labour & Co-Operative Party
- 1 Liberal Democrats
- 1 Vectis
Declared winners in this source only. This is not a council-wide vote share or a current seat total.
The supplied 2026 candidate download does not include votes or winners. The 2026 seat archive above is a different dataset. Download the separate 2026 candidate lists (CSV).
Bembridge1 seats contested · 43.3% turnout
Source area code: E05013359. Electorate: 3,216. Source and method.
| Candidate | Party | Candidate votes | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| Robertson J. | Conservative | 921 | Elected |
| Steane A.G. | Our Island | 440 | Not elected |
In a multi-member contest a voter can cast more than one candidate vote. Do not use the sum of candidate votes as turnout. A blank vote figure can indicate an uncontested election or missing source data.
Binstead & Fishbourne1 seats contested · 44.3% turnout
Source area code: E05013360. Electorate: 2,909. Source and method.
| Candidate | Party | Candidate votes | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dore I. | Independent | 701 | Elected |
| Hopper E. | Conservative | 401 | Not elected |
| Cooke S. | No Description | 170 | Not elected |
In a multi-member contest a voter can cast more than one candidate vote. Do not use the sum of candidate votes as turnout. A blank vote figure can indicate an uncontested election or missing source data.
Brading & St Helens1 seats contested · 40.3% turnout
Source area code: E05013361. Electorate: 2,784. Source and method.
| Candidate | Party | Candidate votes | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bacon J.F. | Our Island | 537 | Elected |
| Tyndall B. | Conservative | 383 | Not elected |
| Graney J.H. | Liberal Democrats | 107 | Not elected |
| Buggie A. | Labour & Co-Operative Party | 91 | Not elected |
In a multi-member contest a voter can cast more than one candidate vote. Do not use the sum of candidate votes as turnout. A blank vote figure can indicate an uncontested election or missing source data.
Brighstone, Calbourne & Shalfleet1 seats contested · 48.8% turnout
Source area code: E05013362. Electorate: 2,602. Source and method.
| Candidate | Party | Candidate votes | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hastings S. | Conservative | 549 | Elected |
| Stuart N. | Liberal Democrats | 377 | Not elected |
| Alldred D. | Green | 335 | Not elected |
In a multi-member contest a voter can cast more than one candidate vote. Do not use the sum of candidate votes as turnout. A blank vote figure can indicate an uncontested election or missing source data.
Carisbrooke & Gunville1 seats contested · 35.0% turnout
Source area code: E05013363. Electorate: 2,731. Source and method.
| Candidate | Party | Candidate votes | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lever J. | Green | 387 | Elected |
| Hastings B. | Conservative | 348 | Not elected |
| Bird V.S. | Labour & Co-Operative Party | 214 | Not elected |
In a multi-member contest a voter can cast more than one candidate vote. Do not use the sum of candidate votes as turnout. A blank vote figure can indicate an uncontested election or missing source data.
Central Rural1 seats contested · 37.3% turnout
Source area code: E05013364. Electorate: 2,902. Source and method.
| Candidate | Party | Candidate votes | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ellis S. | Conservative | 619 | Elected |
| Laursen J.A. | Green | 313 | Not elected |
| Hill R.A. | Labour & Co-Operative Party | 146 | Not elected |
In a multi-member contest a voter can cast more than one candidate vote. Do not use the sum of candidate votes as turnout. A blank vote figure can indicate an uncontested election or missing source data.
Chale, Niton & Shorwell1 seats contested · 50.3% turnout
Source area code: E05013365. Electorate: 2,986. Source and method.
| Candidate | Party | Candidate votes | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| Critchison C.L. | Green | 876 | Elected |
| Stewart D. | Conservative | 636 | Not elected |
In a multi-member contest a voter can cast more than one candidate vote. Do not use the sum of candidate votes as turnout. A blank vote figure can indicate an uncontested election or missing source data.
Cowes Medina1 seats contested · 31.4% turnout
Source area code: E05013366. Electorate: 3,094. Source and method.
| Candidate | Party | Candidate votes | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| Peacey Wilcox L. | Independent | 615 | Elected |
| Bates A.D. | Labour & Co-Operative Party | 213 | Not elected |
| Bicket O. | Conservative | 143 | Not elected |
In a multi-member contest a voter can cast more than one candidate vote. Do not use the sum of candidate votes as turnout. A blank vote figure can indicate an uncontested election or missing source data.
Cowes North1 seats contested · 41.0% turnout
Source area code: E05013367. Electorate: 2,826. Source and method.
| Candidate | Party | Candidate votes | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| Quigley R.M. | Labour & Co-Operative Party | 587 | Elected |
| Hollis R. | Conservative | 552 | Not elected |
In a multi-member contest a voter can cast more than one candidate vote. Do not use the sum of candidate votes as turnout. A blank vote figure can indicate an uncontested election or missing source data.
Cowes South & Northwood1 seats contested · 39.9% turnout
Source area code: E05013368. Electorate: 2,878. Source and method.
| Candidate | Party | Candidate votes | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nicholson J. | Conservative | 502 | Elected |
| Burgess S. | Liberal Democrats | 278 | Not elected |
| Attfield P.C. | Labour & Co-Operative Party | 223 | Not elected |
| Stubbings N. | Green | 142 | Not elected |
In a multi-member contest a voter can cast more than one candidate vote. Do not use the sum of candidate votes as turnout. A blank vote figure can indicate an uncontested election or missing source data.
Cowes West & Gurnard1 seats contested · 49.1% turnout
Source area code: E05013369. Electorate: 2,911. Source and method.
| Candidate | Party | Candidate votes | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fuller P.A. | Independent | 1,101 | Elected |
| Jeffreys T. | Conservative | 208 | Not elected |
| Pointing J. | Labour & Co-Operative Party | 114 | Not elected |
In a multi-member contest a voter can cast more than one candidate vote. Do not use the sum of candidate votes as turnout. A blank vote figure can indicate an uncontested election or missing source data.
East Cowes1 seats contested · 42.0% turnout
Source area code: E05013370. Electorate: 3,198. Source and method.
| Candidate | Party | Candidate votes | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| Love K. | Independent | 809 | Elected |
| Rann J. | Conservative | 335 | Not elected |
| Packham B. | Liberal Democrats | 96 | Not elected |
| Trollope L. | Labour & Co-Operative Party | 95 | Not elected |
In a multi-member contest a voter can cast more than one candidate vote. Do not use the sum of candidate votes as turnout. A blank vote figure can indicate an uncontested election or missing source data.
Fairlee & Whippingham1 seats contested · 35.5% turnout
Source area code: E05013371. Electorate: 2,940. Source and method.
| Candidate | Party | Candidate votes | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price M. | Conservative | 669 | Elected |
| Smith M. | Green | 249 | Not elected |
| Packham P. | Liberal Democrats | 116 | Not elected |
In a multi-member contest a voter can cast more than one candidate vote. Do not use the sum of candidate votes as turnout. A blank vote figure can indicate an uncontested election or missing source data.
Freshwater North & Yarmouth1 seats contested · 41.4% turnout
Source area code: E05013372. Electorate: 2,655. Source and method.
| Candidate | Party | Candidate votes | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spink P. | Conservative | 644 | Elected |
| James D.H. | Green | 434 | Not elected |
In a multi-member contest a voter can cast more than one candidate vote. Do not use the sum of candidate votes as turnout. A blank vote figure can indicate an uncontested election or missing source data.
Freshwater South1 seats contested · 38.9% turnout
Source area code: E05013373. Electorate: 3,115. Source and method.
| Candidate | Party | Candidate votes | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| Medland J. | Independent | 625 | Elected |
| Cameron G. | Conservative | 576 | Not elected |
In a multi-member contest a voter can cast more than one candidate vote. Do not use the sum of candidate votes as turnout. A blank vote figure can indicate an uncontested election or missing source data.
Haylands & Swanmore1 seats contested · 33.1% turnout
Source area code: E05013374. Electorate: 2,738. Source and method.
| Candidate | Party | Candidate votes | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| Churchman V. | Conservative | 316 | Elected |
| Kirkby L. | No Description | 302 | Not elected |
| Ross M. | Liberal Democrats | 145 | Not elected |
| Lyons S. | Labour & Co-Operative Party | 133 | Not elected |
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Lake North1 seats contested · 31.9% turnout
Source area code: E05013375. Electorate: 2,878. Source and method.
| Candidate | Party | Candidate votes | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| Outlaw T. | Conservative | 399 | Elected |
| Whittaker A.C. | Island Independent Network | 284 | Not elected |
| Clarke G.A. | Labour & Co-Operative Party | 135 | Not elected |
| Wilson P.A.T. | Green | 92 | Not elected |
In a multi-member contest a voter can cast more than one candidate vote. Do not use the sum of candidate votes as turnout. A blank vote figure can indicate an uncontested election or missing source data.
Lake South1 seats contested · 37.1% turnout
Source area code: E05013376. Electorate: 2,896. Source and method.
| Candidate | Party | Candidate votes | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brading P. | Conservative | 607 | Elected |
| McCarthy-Fry S.L. | Labour & Co-Operative Party | 210 | Not elected |
| Barry P. | Green | 159 | Not elected |
| Pitcher L.P. | Vectis | 93 | Not elected |
In a multi-member contest a voter can cast more than one candidate vote. Do not use the sum of candidate votes as turnout. A blank vote figure can indicate an uncontested election or missing source data.
Mountjoy & Shide1 seats contested · 30.0% turnout
Source area code: E05013377. Electorate: 2,757. Source and method.
| Candidate | Party | Candidate votes | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oliver M. | Conservative | 389 | Elected |
| Smart S.A. | No Description | 230 | Not elected |
| Hunter A. | Labour & Co-Operative Party | 178 | Not elected |
| Turgut F. | No Description | 24 | Not elected |
In a multi-member contest a voter can cast more than one candidate vote. Do not use the sum of candidate votes as turnout. A blank vote figure can indicate an uncontested election or missing source data.
Nettlestone & Seaview1 seats contested · 47.2% turnout
Source area code: E05013378. Electorate: 2,439. Source and method.
| Candidate | Party | Candidate votes | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| Adams D.J. | Independent | 577 | Elected |
| Ward M. | Conservative | 506 | Not elected |
| Rees M. | Labour & Co-Operative Party | 63 | Not elected |
In a multi-member contest a voter can cast more than one candidate vote. Do not use the sum of candidate votes as turnout. A blank vote figure can indicate an uncontested election or missing source data.
Newchurch, Havenstreet & Ashey1 seats contested · 41.1% turnout
Source area code: E05013379. Electorate: 2,891. Source and method.
| Candidate | Party | Candidate votes | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mosdell C. | Conservative | 721 | Elected |
| Ridgley M.J. | Green | 186 | Not elected |
| Reynolds S.C. | Independent | 151 | Not elected |
| Beach A.M. | Labour & Co-Operative Party | 128 | Not elected |
In a multi-member contest a voter can cast more than one candidate vote. Do not use the sum of candidate votes as turnout. A blank vote figure can indicate an uncontested election or missing source data.
Newport Central1 seats contested · 26.3% turnout
Source area code: E05013380. Electorate: 2,685. Source and method.
| Candidate | Party | Candidate votes | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jones-Evans J.M. | Independent | 349 | Elected |
| Ambrosini M. | Conservative | 134 | Not elected |
| Haytack S.P. | Labour & Co-Operative Party | 119 | Not elected |
| Rushbrook S.J. | Green | 102 | Not elected |
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Newport West1 seats contested · 30.6% turnout
Source area code: E05013381. Electorate: 2,859. Source and method.
| Candidate | Party | Candidate votes | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| Redrup R. | Conservative | 320 | Elected |
| Quigley B.P. | Labour & Co-Operative Party | 195 | Not elected |
| Bundell J.E.L. | Green | 169 | Not elected |
| Blezzard B. | Liberal Democrats | 165 | Not elected |
| Collins B. | Trade Union and Socialist Coalition | 20 | Not elected |
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Osborne1 seats contested · 29.2% turnout
Source area code: E05013382. Electorate: 3,147. Source and method.
| Candidate | Party | Candidate votes | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hendry S. | Conservative | 297 | Elected |
| Palin C. | Green | 293 | Not elected |
| Paler M. | Independent | 225 | Not elected |
| Burridge J.A. | Liberal Democrats | 98 | Not elected |
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Pan & Barton1 seats contested · 23.8% turnout
Source area code: E05013383. Electorate: 2,832. Source and method.
| Candidate | Party | Candidate votes | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brodie G. | Independent | 518 | Elected |
| Fleet D. | Conservative | 151 | Not elected |
In a multi-member contest a voter can cast more than one candidate vote. Do not use the sum of candidate votes as turnout. A blank vote figure can indicate an uncontested election or missing source data.
Parkhurst & Hunnyhill1 seats contested · 27.6% turnout
Source area code: E05013384. Electorate: 2,748. Source and method.
| Candidate | Party | Candidate votes | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| Garratt A.C.W. | Liberal Democrats | 449 | Elected |
| Lock C. | Conservative | 179 | Not elected |
| Fallick H. | Green | 79 | Not elected |
| Hunter P. | Labour & Co-Operative Party | 49 | Not elected |
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Ryde Appley & Elmfield1 seats contested · 34.8% turnout
Source area code: E05013385. Electorate: 3,069. Source and method.
| Candidate | Party | Candidate votes | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lilley M. | No Description | 832 | Elected |
| Finney T. | Conservative | 121 | Not elected |
| Hampton P.A. | Green | 109 | Not elected |
In a multi-member contest a voter can cast more than one candidate vote. Do not use the sum of candidate votes as turnout. A blank vote figure can indicate an uncontested election or missing source data.
Ryde Monktonmead1 seats contested · 30.2% turnout
Source area code: E05013386. Electorate: 3,012. Source and method.
| Candidate | Party | Candidate votes | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lucioni K.T. | Island Independent Network | 354 | Elected |
| Wright R. | Conservative | 193 | Not elected |
| Lyons M. | Labour & Co-Operative Party | 177 | Not elected |
| Chapman C. | Independent | 169 | Not elected |
In a multi-member contest a voter can cast more than one candidate vote. Do not use the sum of candidate votes as turnout. A blank vote figure can indicate an uncontested election or missing source data.
Ryde North West1 seats contested · 34.9% turnout
Source area code: E05013387. Electorate: 3,141. Source and method.
| Candidate | Party | Candidate votes | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jordan P. | No Description | 428 | Elected |
| Sheridan S. | Conservative | 300 | Not elected |
| Truckel P. | Labour & Co-Operative Party | 176 | Not elected |
| Salmon M.B. | Green | 175 | Not elected |
In a multi-member contest a voter can cast more than one candidate vote. Do not use the sum of candidate votes as turnout. A blank vote figure can indicate an uncontested election or missing source data.
Ryde South East1 seats contested · 22.2% turnout
Source area code: E05013388. Electorate: 1,750. Source and method.
| Candidate | Party | Candidate votes | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drew W. | Conservative | 112 | Elected |
| Brothers E.A.M. | Labour & Co-Operative Party | 78 | Not elected |
| Higgins J. | Island Independent Network | 66 | Not elected |
| Thomas N.J. | Green | 65 | Not elected |
| Mikich T.A. | Liberal Democrats | 64 | Not elected |
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Ryde West1 seats contested · 35.1% turnout
Source area code: E05013389. Electorate: 2,683. Source and method.
| Candidate | Party | Candidate votes | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stephens I.R. | Island Independent Network | 346 | Elected |
| Temel L. | Conservative | 245 | Not elected |
| Double S. | Labour & Co-Operative Party | 210 | Not elected |
| Lambert M. | Independent | 124 | Not elected |
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Sandown North1 seats contested · 35.0% turnout
Source area code: E05013390. Electorate: 2,707. Source and method.
| Candidate | Party | Candidate votes | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| Andre D. | Independent | 386 | Elected |
| Fletcher I. | Conservative | 336 | Not elected |
| Cheetham C.J. | Labour & Co-Operative Party | 160 | Not elected |
| Parkes S.J. | Independent | 58 | Not elected |
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Sandown South1 seats contested · 29.9% turnout
Source area code: E05013391. Electorate: 2,831. Source and method.
| Candidate | Party | Candidate votes | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ward I. | Conservative | 359 | Elected |
| Voller M. | Liberal Democrats | 185 | Not elected |
| Hicks J. | Island Independent Network | 106 | Not elected |
| Thompson R.M. | Labour & Co-Operative Party | 106 | Not elected |
| Evans P.A. | Our Island | 81 | Not elected |
In a multi-member contest a voter can cast more than one candidate vote. Do not use the sum of candidate votes as turnout. A blank vote figure can indicate an uncontested election or missing source data.
Shanklin Central1 seats contested · 35.0% turnout
Source area code: E05013392. Electorate: 2,887. Source and method.
| Candidate | Party | Candidate votes | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| Beston M. | Conservative | 504 | Elected |
| Moorse D.F. | Green | 224 | Not elected |
| May R. | Independent | 143 | Not elected |
| Crawley K.R. | Labour & Co-Operative Party | 129 | Not elected |
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Shanklin South1 seats contested · 36.0% turnout
Source area code: E05013393. Electorate: 3,014. Source and method.
| Candidate | Party | Candidate votes | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| Quirk C. | Conservative | 658 | Elected |
| Lloyd C.T. | Labour & Co-Operative Party | 228 | Not elected |
| Hailston M. | Our Island | 191 | Not elected |
In a multi-member contest a voter can cast more than one candidate vote. Do not use the sum of candidate votes as turnout. A blank vote figure can indicate an uncontested election or missing source data.
Totland & Colwell1 seats contested · 43.6% turnout
Source area code: E05013394. Electorate: 3,140. Source and method.
| Candidate | Party | Candidate votes | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jarman C. | Independent | 557 | Elected |
| Bryan C. | Conservative | 547 | Not elected |
| Hancock B.L. | Labour & Co-Operative Party | 197 | Not elected |
| Locke M.J. | Liberal Democrats | 59 | Not elected |
In a multi-member contest a voter can cast more than one candidate vote. Do not use the sum of candidate votes as turnout. A blank vote figure can indicate an uncontested election or missing source data.
Ventnor & St Lawrence1 seats contested · 40.0% turnout
Source area code: E05013395. Electorate: 3,078. Source and method.
| Candidate | Party | Candidate votes | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| Peace G. | Conservative | 328 | Elected |
| Perks G.J.M. | Vectis | 260 | Not elected |
| Cooper S. | Labour & Co-Operative Party | 249 | Not elected |
| Warren P. | Our Island | 178 | Not elected |
| Jeffries M. | Island Independent Network | 171 | Not elected |
| Godden M.J. | Freedom Alliance | 38 | Not elected |
In a multi-member contest a voter can cast more than one candidate vote. Do not use the sum of candidate votes as turnout. A blank vote figure can indicate an uncontested election or missing source data.
Wootton & Bridge1 seats contested · 39.7% turnout
Source area code: E05013396. Electorate: 2,859. Source and method.
| Candidate | Party | Candidate votes | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pitcher D.J. | Vectis | 533 | Elected |
| Abraham B. | Conservative | 358 | Not elected |
| Betts S. | Green | 152 | Not elected |
| Ward J.A. | No Description | 83 | Not elected |
In a multi-member contest a voter can cast more than one candidate vote. Do not use the sum of candidate votes as turnout. A blank vote figure can indicate an uncontested election or missing source data.
Wroxall, Lowtherville & Bonchurch1 seats contested · 41.4% turnout
Source area code: E05013397. Electorate: 3,097. Source and method.
| Candidate | Party | Candidate votes | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| Downer R.D. | Independent | 862 | Elected |
| Watling C. | Conservative | 259 | Not elected |
| Tracey J.E. | Labour & Co-Operative Party | 157 | Not elected |
In a multi-member contest a voter can cast more than one candidate vote. Do not use the sum of candidate votes as turnout. A blank vote figure can indicate an uncontested election or missing source data.
Check the council by-election directory. The absence of an upcoming contest here does not confirm that no election is due.
Councillors: 2026 archive
Download councillors (CSV)39 member records from the Open Council Data post-May archive. Members can change party, resign or be replaced. Use the council’s own member register for current contact details.
39 records shown
| Councillor | Ward or division | Party |
|---|---|---|
| Mark Rochell | Bembridge | Liberal Democrats |
| Ian Dore | Binstead & Fishbourne | Independent / Other |
| Jonathan Bacon | Brading & St Helens | Independent / Other |
| Nick Stuart | Brighstone, Calbourne & Shalfleet | Liberal Democrats |
| Vix Lowthion | Carisbrooke & Gunville | Green Party (E&W) |
| James Whelan | Central Rural | Reform UK |
| Claire Critchison | Chale, Niton & Shorwell | Green Party (E&W) |
| Lora Peacey-Wilcox | Cowes Medina | Independent / Other |
| Jock Rafferty | Cowes North | Labour Party |
| Gordon Adam | Cowes South & Northwood | Reform UK |
| Paul Fuller | Cowes West & Gurnard | Independent / Other |
| Karl Love | East Cowes | Independent / Other |
| Matthew Price | Fairlee & Whippingham | Conservative and Unionist |
| Debbie Conlin | Freshwater North & Yarmouth | Reform UK |
| Becca Cameron | Freshwater South | Independent / Other |
| Les Kirkby | Haylands & Swanmore | Reform UK |
| Bill Nigh | Lake North | Reform UK |
| Ros Freeman | Lake South | Reform UK |
| Richard Quinn | Mountjoy & Shide | Reform UK |
| Jules Hayward | Nettlestone & Seaview | Independent / Other |
| Tony Barry | Newchurch, Havenstreet & Ashey | Reform UK |
| Julie Jones-Evans | Newport Central | Independent / Other |
| Frank Brown | Newport West | Reform UK |
| Paul Williams | Osborne | Reform UK |
| Martin Bower | Pan & Barton | Reform UK |
| Andrew Garratt | Parkhurst & Hunnyhill | Liberal Democrats |
| Michael Lilley | Ryde Appley & Elmfield | Liberal Democrats |
| Karen Lucioni | Ryde Monktonmead | Independent Network |
| Reuben Loake | Ryde North West | Reform UK |
| Chris Way | Ryde South East | Reform UK |
| Owen Potter | Ryde West | Reform UK |
| Robert Newton | Sandown North | Reform UK |
| Frank Baldry | Sandown South | Reform UK |
| Stephen Reynolds | Shanklin Central | Reform UK |
| David Llewellyn | Shanklin South | Reform UK |
| Chris Jarman | Totland & Colwell | Independent / Other |
| Ed Blake | Ventnor & St Lawrence | Conservative and Unionist |
| Tony Raffe | Wootton Bridge | Reform UK |
| Mark Jefferies | Wroxall, Lowtherville & Bonchurch | Independent Network |
Local figures
Download local figures (CSV)Each table has its own date, unit and source. Census categories can contain subcategories. Do not add all rows together. Residents, households and electors are different measures.
Population by ageMid-2025
Unit: people. Source and definitions.
| Measure | people |
|---|---|
| All ages | 140,777 |
| Under 16 | 19,891 |
| Age 16 to 64 | 77,287 |
| Age 65 and over | 43,599 |
Population history2011–2025
Unit: people. Source and definitions.
| Measure | people |
|---|---|
| 2011 | 138,392 |
| 2012 | 138,632 |
| 2013 | 138,146 |
| 2014 | 138,899 |
| 2015 | 139,316 |
| 2016 | 139,650 |
| 2017 | 141,277 |
| 2018 | 141,665 |
| 2019 | 141,764 |
| 2020 | 140,915 |
| 2021 | 140,885 |
| 2022 | 140,682 |
| 2023 | 141,169 |
| 2024 | 141,356 |
| 2025 | 140,777 |
Census residentsCensus 2021
Unit: people. Source and definitions.
| Measure | people |
|---|---|
| Residence type: Total | 140,459 |
| Residence type: Lives in a household | 137,516 |
| Residence type: Lives in a communal establishment | 2,943 |
Population densityCensus 2021
Unit: people per square kilometre. Source and definitions.
| Measure | people per square kilometre |
|---|---|
| Population Density: Persons per square kilometre | 370.0 |
Census age groupsCensus 2021
Unit: people. Source and definitions.
| Measure | people |
|---|---|
| Age: Total | 140,459 |
| Age: Aged 4 years and under | 5,552 |
| Age: Aged 5 to 9 years | 6,863 |
| Age: Aged 10 to 14 years | 7,049 |
| Age: Aged 15 to 19 years | 6,390 |
| Age: Aged 20 to 24 years | 5,960 |
| Age: Aged 25 to 29 years | 6,695 |
| Age: Aged 30 to 34 years | 7,222 |
| Age: Aged 35 to 39 years | 6,882 |
| Age: Aged 40 to 44 years | 7,013 |
| Age: Aged 45 to 49 years | 7,901 |
| Age: Aged 50 to 54 years | 10,263 |
| Age: Aged 55 to 59 years | 11,114 |
| Age: Aged 60 to 64 years | 10,536 |
| Age: Aged 65 to 69 years | 10,450 |
| Age: Aged 70 to 74 years | 11,233 |
| Age: Aged 75 to 79 years | 8,662 |
| Age: Aged 80 to 84 years | 5,356 |
| Age: Aged 85 years and over | 5,318 |
Household numbersCensus 2021
Unit: households. Source and definitions.
| Measure | households |
|---|---|
| Number of households: Number of households | 64,775 |
Accommodation typeCensus 2021
Unit: households. Source and definitions.
| Measure | households |
|---|---|
| Accommodation type: Total: All households | 64,775 |
| Accommodation type: Detached | 22,024 |
| Accommodation type: Semi-detached | 19,076 |
| Accommodation type: Terraced | 9,877 |
| Accommodation type: In a purpose-built block of flats or tenement | 8,572 |
| Accommodation type: Part of a converted or shared house, including bedsits | 3,075 |
| Accommodation type: Part of another converted building, for example, former school, church or warehouse | 909 |
| Accommodation type: In a commercial building, for example, in an office building, hotel or over a shop | 793 |
| Accommodation type: A caravan or other mobile or temporary structure | 449 |
Housing tenureCensus 2021
Unit: households. Source and definitions.
| Measure | households |
|---|---|
| Tenure of household: Total: All households | 64,775 |
| Tenure of household: Owned | 43,820 |
| Tenure of household: Owned: Owns outright | 28,737 |
| Tenure of household: Owned: Owns with a mortgage or loan | 15,083 |
| Tenure of household: Shared ownership | 509 |
| Tenure of household: Shared ownership: Shared ownership | 509 |
| Tenure of household: Social rented | 7,057 |
| Tenure of household: Social rented: Rents from council or Local Authority | 678 |
| Tenure of household: Social rented: Other social rented | 6,379 |
| Tenure of household: Private rented | 13,380 |
| Tenure of household: Private rented: Private landlord or letting agency | 11,731 |
| Tenure of household: Private rented: Other private rented | 1,649 |
| Tenure of household: Lives rent free | 9 |
Economic activityCensus 2021
Unit: people aged 16 and over. Source and definitions.
| Measure | people aged 16 and over |
|---|---|
| Economic activity status: Total: All usual residents aged 16 years and over | 119,584 |
| Economic activity status: Economically active (excluding full-time students) | 59,979 |
| Economic activity status: Economically active (excluding full-time students):In employment | 56,824 |
| Economic activity status: Economically active (excluding full-time students):In employment:Employee | 44,503 |
| Economic activity status: Economically active (excluding full-time students): In employment: Employee: Part-time | 15,326 |
| Economic activity status: Economically active (excluding full-time students): In employment: Employee: Full-time | 29,177 |
| Economic activity status: Economically active (excluding full-time students):In employment:Self-employed with employees | 1,715 |
| Economic activity status: Economically active (excluding full-time students): In employment: Self-employed with employees: Part-time | 433 |
| Economic activity status: Economically active (excluding full-time students): In employment: Self-employed with employees: Full-time | 1,282 |
| Economic activity status: Economically active (excluding full-time students):In employment:Self-employed without employees | 10,606 |
| Economic activity status: Economically active (excluding full-time students): In employment: Self-employed without employees: Part-time | 5,187 |
| Economic activity status: Economically active (excluding full-time students): In employment: Self-employed without employees: Full-time | 5,419 |
| Economic activity status: Economically active (excluding full-time students): Unemployed | 3,155 |
| Economic activity status: Economically active and a full-time student | 1,420 |
| Economic activity status: Economically active and a full-time student:In employment | 1,085 |
| Economic activity status: Economically active and a full-time student:In employment:Employee | 1,031 |
| Economic activity status: Economically active and a full-time student: In employment: Employee: Part-time | 847 |
| Economic activity status: Economically active and a full-time student: In employment: Employee: Full-time | 184 |
| Economic activity status: Economically active and a full-time student:In employment:Self-employed with employees | 3 |
| Economic activity status: Economically active and a full-time student: In employment: Self-employed with employees: Part-time | 0 |
| Economic activity status: Economically active and a full-time student: In employment: Self-employed with employees: Full-time | 3 |
| Economic activity status: Economically active and a full-time student:In employment:Self-employed without employees | 51 |
| Economic activity status: Economically active and a full-time student: In employment: Self-employed without employees: Part-time | 39 |
| Economic activity status: Economically active and a full-time student: In employment: Self-employed without employees: Full-time | 12 |
| Economic activity status: Economically active and a full-time student: Unemployed | 335 |
| Economic activity status: Economically inactive | 58,185 |
| Economic activity status: Economically inactive: Retired | 39,723 |
| Economic activity status: Economically inactive: Student | 3,704 |
| Economic activity status: Economically inactive: Looking after home or family | 4,789 |
| Economic activity status: Economically inactive: Long-term sick or disabled | 6,113 |
| Economic activity status: Economically inactive: Other | 3,856 |
QualificationsCensus 2021
Unit: people aged 16 and over. Source and definitions.
| Measure | people aged 16 and over |
|---|---|
| Highest level of qualification: Total: All usual residents aged 16 years and over | 119,586 |
| Highest level of qualification: No qualifications | 22,064 |
| Highest level of qualification: Level 1 and entry level qualifications | 13,355 |
| Highest level of qualification: Level 2 qualifications | 17,501 |
| Highest level of qualification: Apprenticeship | 8,926 |
| Highest level of qualification: Level 3 qualifications | 21,444 |
| Highest level of qualification: Level 4 qualifications and above | 32,783 |
| Highest level of qualification: Other qualifications | 3,513 |
General healthCensus 2021
Unit: people. Source and definitions.
| Measure | people |
|---|---|
| General health: Total: All usual residents | 140,459 |
| General health: Very good health | 56,014 |
| General health: Good health | 51,903 |
| General health: Fair health | 23,077 |
| General health: Bad health | 7,386 |
| General health: Very bad health | 2,079 |
DisabilityCensus 2021
Unit: people. Source and definitions.
| Measure | people |
|---|---|
| Disability: Total: All usual residents | 140,457 |
| Disability: Disabled under the Equality Act | 32,755 |
| Disability: Disabled under the Equality Act: Day-to-day activities limited a lot | 13,833 |
| Disability: Disabled under the Equality Act: Day-to-day activities limited a little | 18,922 |
| Disability: Not disabled under the Equality Act | 107,702 |
| Disability: Not disabled under the Equality Act: Has long term physical or mental health condition but day-to-day activities are not limited | 11,087 |
| Disability: Not disabled under the Equality Act: No long term physical or mental health conditions | 96,615 |
Ethnic groupsCensus 2021
Unit: people. Source and definitions.
| Measure | people |
|---|---|
| Ethnic group: Total: All usual residents | 140,459 |
| Ethnic group: Asian, Asian British or Asian Welsh | 1,663 |
| Ethnic group: Asian, Asian British or Asian Welsh: Bangladeshi | 153 |
| Ethnic group: Asian, Asian British or Asian Welsh: Chinese | 250 |
| Ethnic group: Asian, Asian British or Asian Welsh: Indian | 316 |
| Ethnic group: Asian, Asian British or Asian Welsh: Pakistani | 98 |
| Ethnic group: Asian, Asian British or Asian Welsh: Other Asian | 846 |
| Ethnic group: Black, Black British, Black Welsh, Caribbean or African | 478 |
| Ethnic group: Black, Black British, Black Welsh, Caribbean or African: African | 296 |
| Ethnic group: Black, Black British, Black Welsh, Caribbean or African: Caribbean | 128 |
| Ethnic group: Black, Black British, Black Welsh, Caribbean or African: Other Black | 54 |
| Ethnic group: Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups | 1,720 |
| Ethnic group: Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups: White and Asian | 584 |
| Ethnic group: Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups: White and Black African | 207 |
| Ethnic group: Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups: White and Black Caribbean | 497 |
| Ethnic group: Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups: Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups | 432 |
| Ethnic group: White | 136,219 |
| Ethnic group: White: English, Welsh, Scottish, Northern Irish or British | 131,697 |
| Ethnic group: White: Irish | 830 |
| Ethnic group: White: Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 67 |
| Ethnic group: White: Roma | 75 |
| Ethnic group: White: Other White | 3,550 |
| Ethnic group: Other ethnic group | 379 |
| Ethnic group: Other ethnic group: Arab | 88 |
| Ethnic group: Other ethnic group: Any other ethnic group | 291 |
ReligionCensus 2021
Unit: people. Source and definitions.
| Measure | people |
|---|---|
| Religion: Total: All usual residents | 140,460 |
| Religion: No religion | 61,721 |
| Religion: Christian | 67,005 |
| Religion: Buddhist | 499 |
| Religion: Hindu | 257 |
| Religion: Jewish | 136 |
| Religion: Muslim | 593 |
| Religion: Sikh | 39 |
| Religion: Other religion | 1,111 |
| Religion: Not answered | 9,099 |
Net service spending history2017–18 to 2025–26
Unit: GBP thousands. Source and definitions. Cash terms; no adjustment for inflation. Only submitted returns with this exact council code are included.
| Measure | GBP thousands |
|---|---|
| 2017–18 | 215,387 |
| 2018–19 | 218,892 |
| 2019–20 | 227,525 |
| 2020–21 | 243,004 |
| 2021–22 | 250,456 |
| 2022–23 | 265,624 |
| 2023–24 | 290,795 |
| 2024–25 | 305,409 |
| 2025–26 | 331,639 |
Net spending by service2025–26
Unit: GBP thousands. Source and definitions. Negative net expenditure means income exceeds expenditure in this line. Zero can reflect a service delivered by another tier.
| Measure | GBP thousands |
|---|---|
| Education | 122,203 |
| Highways and transport | 13,054 |
| Children’s social care | 44,521 |
| Adult social care | 99,405 |
| Public health | 9,641 |
| Housing (general fund only) | 6,422 |
| Culture and related services | 4,698 |
| Environment and regulation | 18,620 |
| Planning and development | 3,398 |
| Police | 0 |
| Fire and rescue | 0 |
| Central services | 9,677 |
| Other services | 0 |
| Total service expenditure | 331,639 |
GDP history (archived release)1998–2019
Unit: GBP millions. Source and definitions. Historic economic output at current market prices. This is an old release, not a current local economy estimate.
| Measure | GBP millions |
|---|---|
| 1998 | 1,449 |
| 1999 | 1,508 |
| 2000 | 1,578 |
| 2001 | 1,625 |
| 2002 | 1,740 |
| 2003 | 1,822 |
| 2004 | 1,929 |
| 2005 | 2,001 |
| 2006 | 2,118 |
| 2007 | 2,165 |
| 2008 | 2,257 |
| 2009 | 2,187 |
| 2010 | 2,289 |
| 2011 | 2,392 |
| 2012 | 2,480 |
| 2013 | 2,656 |
| 2014 | 2,774 |
| 2015 | 2,866 |
| 2016 | 2,866 |
| 2017 | 2,991 |
| 2018 | 3,053 |
| 2019 | 3,185 |
English deprivation2025
Unit: rank. Source and definitions.
| Measure | rank |
|---|---|
| Rank of average IMD score | 83 |
Neighbourhood deprivation2025
Unit: percent. Source and definitions.
| Measure | percent |
|---|---|
| Neighbourhoods in England’s most deprived 10% | 3.4% |
Band D council tax2026–27
Unit: GBP. Source and definitions. Area averages. Your address, tax band and discounts determine your bill. Source notes:
| Measure | GBP |
|---|---|
| Full area bill, including local and major precepts | £2,625.79 |
| This council, excluding parish precepts | £2,103.77 |
| This council, including parish precepts | £2,242.49 |
| County or Greater London Authority precept | £0.00 |
| Police precept | £290.46 |
| Fire precept | £92.84 |
| Combined authority precept | £0.00 |
Council tax requirement2026–27
Unit: GBP. Source and definitions. This is the amount raised through council tax, not total council spending.
| Measure | GBP |
|---|---|
| Council requirement, excluding parish precepts | £122,160,033.00 |
| Parish precepts | £8,054,987.00 |
About the data
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