Town/Parish Elections and Local By-Elections 2025
Over 30,000 Islanders will have the opportunity to vote in 16 Town and Parish elections and 3 Isle of Wight Council by-elections on Thursday 1st May.
In total, elections are taking place across 7 Town Councils and 3 Parish Councils, with 19 individual polls being held.
In some Town, Parish and Community Council wards across the Isle of Wight, the number of candidates did not exceed the number of vacancies, so no elections will take place in those areas.
The smallest ward going to the polls is Thorley on Yarmouth Town Council. Just 219 registered voters will choose from 4 candidates competing for 2 available seats. At the other end of the scale, Osborne Ward in East Cowes has 3,208 eligible voters. Here, 5 candidates are standing for 4 vacancies on East Cowes Town Council.
Polling stations will be open from 07:00 to 22:00 on 1st May 2025.
Voters are reminded that photo ID is required to vote in person. Accepted forms of ID include a passport or driving licence.
Who's standing in your area?
Find out the candidates that are standing for election in the Town/Parish Elections 2025
Town/Parish Election Candidates
Where do I vote?
Your local polling station is listed on your poll card. If you’ve lost your poll card don’t worry, you can still vote and you can find your correct polling station by clicking the link below.
Polling Stations