2026 LOCAL ELECTION RESULTS – Isle of Wight Council
Isle of Wight Council
Council type: unitary authority. The Isle of Wight Council describes itself as a unitary authority, meaning it carries out both county-level and district-level functions.
Election: Isle of Wight Council local election, Thursday 7 May 2026
Seats contested: 39
Overall control/status: no overall control
Overall turnout calculated from ward declarations: 43.57%
Total electorate: 110,666
Total ballot papers issued: 48,218
Seat summary:
Reform UK: 19
Independent / Island Independent Network: 11
Liberal Democrat: 4
Local Conservatives: 2
The Green Party: 2
Labour Party: 1
Bembridge
Result: Liberal Democrat gain
Elected: Mark Rochell, Liberal Democrat
Electorate: 3,134
Ballot papers issued: 1,703
Turnout: 54.34%
Rejected ballots: 8
Majority: 101
Candidates: Mark Rochell, Liberal Democrat, 643; Warren Adam Drew, Local Conservatives, 542; Rowena Katharine Crichton-Stuart, Reform UK, 510.
Binstead and Fishbourne
Result: Independent hold
Elected: Ian William Dore, Independent
Electorate: 2,922
Ballot papers issued: 1,544
Turnout: 52.84%
Rejected ballots: 1
Majority: 580
Candidates: Ian William Dore, Independent, 894; Terence Wing, Reform UK, 314; Ramesh Babu Chandrabhan Singh, Local Conservatives, 242; Alice Walker, The Green Party, 93.
Brading and St Helens
Result: Independent hold
Elected: Jonathan Francis Bacon, Independent
Electorate: 2,726
Ballot papers issued: 1,241
Turnout: 45.52%
Rejected ballots: 9
Majority: 400
Candidates: Jonathan Francis Bacon, Independent, 780; Elisheva-Atarah Hill, Reform UK, 380; Alexander Buggie, Labour Party, 72.
Brighstone, Calbourne and Shalfleet
Result: Liberal Democrat gain
Elected: Marc Nicholas Donald Stuart, Liberal Democrat
Electorate: 2,633
Ballot papers issued: 1,466
Turnout: 55.68%
Rejected ballots: 3
Majority: 328
Candidates: Marc Nicholas Donald Stuart, Liberal Democrat, 797; Vincent Hamilton Speed, Reform UK, 469; Kim Frances Jeffreys, Local Conservatives, 160; Edward Lawrence Surridge, Independent, 37.
Carisbrooke and Gunville
Result: Green hold
Elected: Victoria Lowthion, The Green Party
Electorate: 2,867
Ballot papers issued: 1,221
Turnout: 42.59%
Rejected ballots: 5
Majority: 166
Candidates: Victoria Lowthion, The Green Party, 565; James Robert Downard, Reform UK, 399; Mark Ian Reen, Local Conservatives, 252.
Central Rural
Result: Reform UK hold
Elected: James Joseph Whelan, Reform UK
Electorate: 2,997
Ballot papers issued: 1,449
Turnout: 48.35%
Rejected ballots: 0
Majority: 241
Candidates: James Joseph Whelan, Reform UK, 613; Simon James Richards, Conservatives, 372; Julia Ann Laursen, The Green Party, 352; Caroline Anne Gladwin, Independent, 112.
Chale, Niton and Shorwell
Result: Green hold
Elected: Claire Leah Critchison, The Green Party
Electorate: 2,909
Ballot papers issued: 1,595
Turnout: 54.83%
Rejected ballots: 6
Majority: 316
Candidates: Claire Leah Critchison, The Green Party, 822; Mark Nigh, Reform UK, 506; Anne Bishop, Local Conservatives, 261.
Cowes Medina
Result: Independent hold
Elected: Lora Jane Peacey-Wilcox, Independent
Electorate: 3,024
Ballot papers issued: 1,120
Turnout: 37.04%
Rejected ballots: 3
Majority: 181
Candidates: Lora Jane Peacey-Wilcox, Independent, 499; Jonathan Michael Hall, Reform UK, 318; Daniel James Jeffries-Revert, The Green Party, 214; Oscar Bicket, Local Conservatives, 66; Rachel Shereen Thacker, Independent, 20.
Cowes North
Result: Labour gain
Elected: John Rafferty, Labour Party
Electorate: 2,792
Ballot papers issued: 1,236
Turnout: 44.27%
Rejected ballots: 4
Majority: 75
Candidates: John Rafferty, Labour Party, 439; Richard Edmunds Hollis, Independent, 364; Siobhan Michelle Barney, Local Conservatives, 223; Ian Arnold, Reform UK, 206.
Cowes South and Northwood
Result: Reform UK gain
Elected: James Gordon Adam, Reform UK
Electorate: 2,847
Ballot papers issued: 1,279
Turnout: 44.92%
Rejected ballots: 4
Majority: 30
Candidates: James Gordon Adam, Reform UK, 393; John Ulysses Anthony Nicholson, Local Conservatives, 363; Monique Louise Gallop, Independent, 292; Wayne Doidge, Labour Party, 121; Robert Frank Packham, Liberal Democrat, 106.
Cowes West and Gurnard
Result: Independent hold
Elected: Paul Andrew Fuller, Independent
Electorate: 2,967
Ballot papers issued: 1,558
Turnout: 52.51%
Rejected ballots: 4
Majority: 898
Candidates: Paul Andrew Fuller, Independent, 1,173; Susan Whitewood, Reform UK, 275; Phillip Andrew Sanders, Local Conservatives, 106.
East Cowes
Result: Independent hold
Elected: Karl Love, Independent
Electorate: 3,125
Ballot papers issued: 1,530
Turnout: 48.96%
Rejected ballots: 2
Majority: 516
Candidates: Karl Love, Independent, 876; Mark Andrew Stone, Reform UK, 360; Peter Ronald Ball, Local Conservatives, 156; Christopher Byron Warleigh-Lack, The Green Party, 136.
Fairlee and Whippingham
Result: Conservative hold
Elected: Matthew Price, Local Conservatives
Electorate: 2,882
Ballot papers issued: 1,234
Turnout: 42.82%
Rejected ballots: 5
Majority: 222
Candidates: Matthew Price, Local Conservatives, 602; John Wilson, Reform UK, 380; Sophus Magill, The Green Party, 168; Patricia Margaret Packham, Liberal Democrat, 79.
Freshwater North and Yarmouth
Result: Reform UK gain
Elected: Deborah Jacqueline Conlin, Reform UK
Electorate: 2,602
Ballot papers issued: 1,246
Turnout: 47.89%
Rejected ballots: 1
Majority: 17
Candidates: Deborah Jacqueline Conlin, Reform UK, 422; David John Whistance, Independent, 405; Timothy John Jeffreys, Local Conservatives, 197; Florence Sarlat, The Green Party, 165; Simon Bevis Ayre, Labour Party, 56.
Freshwater South
Result: Independent hold
Elected: Rebecca Ewen Una Mary Cameron, Independent
Electorate: 2,983
Ballot papers issued: 1,433
Turnout: 48.04%
Rejected ballots: 3
Majority: 518
Candidates: Rebecca Ewen Una Mary Cameron, Independent, 913; Iain Sydney Pickering, Reform UK, 395; Peta Adrienne Stevenson, The Green Party, 89; Greta Lynne Farian, Labour Party, 33.
Haylands and Swanmore
Result: Reform UK gain
Elected: Leslie Graham Kirkby, Reform UK
Electorate: 2,775
Ballot papers issued: 1,073
Turnout: 38.67%
Rejected ballots: 1
Majority: 234
Candidates: Leslie Graham Kirkby, Reform UK, 437; Peter Douglas Cameron Banks, The Green Party, 203; Vanessa Claire Churchman, Local Conservatives, 200; Sandra Gay Stephens, Independent, 128; Malcolm Ross, Liberal Democrat, 69; Simon Peter Haytack, Labour Party, 35.
Lake North
Result: Reform UK hold
Elected: William John Nigh, Reform UK
Electorate: 2,744
Ballot papers issued: 1,078
Turnout: 39.29%
Rejected ballots: 2
Majority: 34
Candidates: William John Nigh, Reform UK, 421; Adrian Charles Whittaker, Local Conservatives, 387; Robert Harrison Blezzard, Liberal Democrat, 176; Jennifer Anne Hicks, Labour Party, 92.
Lake South
Result: Reform UK gain
Elected: Rosalind Jean Freeman, Reform UK
Electorate: 2,745
Ballot papers issued: 1,245
Turnout: 45.36%
Rejected ballots: 0
Majority: 86
Candidates: Rosalind Jean Freeman, Reform UK, 517; Paul James Brading, Local Conservatives, 431; Harry Eccles, The Green Party, 224; Finton Anthony Burns, Labour Party, 73.
Mountjoy and Shide
Result: Reform UK gain
Elected: Richard Quinn, Reform UK
Electorate: 2,692
Ballot papers issued: 1,022
Turnout: 37.96%
Rejected ballots: 0
Majority: 121
Candidates: Richard Quinn, Reform UK, 368; Martin Peter Oliver, Local Conservatives, 247; Stephen James Rushbrook, The Green Party, 185; Raymond John Harrington-Vail, Liberal Democrat, 130; Alan Hunter, Labour Party, 92.
Nettlestone and Seaview
Result: Independent gain
Elected: Julia Jasmin Tomlinson Hayward, Independent
Electorate: 2,362
Ballot papers issued: 1,225
Turnout: 51.86%
Rejected ballots: 0
Majority: 175
Candidates: Julia Jasmin Tomlinson Hayward, Independent, 542; Vyasa Chandra Mouli Akundi, Local Conservatives, 367; Jennifer Holmes, Reform UK, 251; Janet Mace, The Green Party, 65.
Newchurch, Havenstreet and Ashey
Result: Reform UK gain
Elected: Anthony John Barry, Reform UK
Electorate: 2,896
Ballot papers issued: 1,414
Turnout: 48.83%
Rejected ballots: 2
Majority: 241
Candidates: Anthony John Barry, Reform UK, 638; Rajesh Patel, Local Conservatives, 397; Judith Rebekah Brown, The Green Party, 330; Anna Maria Beach, Labour Party, 47.
Newport Central
Result: Independent hold
Elected: Julie Marie Jones-Evans, Independent
Electorate: 2,716
Ballot papers issued: 914
Turnout: 33.65%
Rejected ballots: 3
Majority: 198
Candidates: Julie Marie Jones-Evans, Independent, 440; James Emerson Maguire, Reform UK, 242; Norman Arnold, Liberal Democrat, 178; Stephen Bird, Local Conservatives, 51.
Newport West
Result: Reform UK gain
Elected: Francis Joseph Brown, Reform UK
Electorate: 2,807
Ballot papers issued: 1,123
Turnout: 40.01%
Rejected ballots: 7
Majority: 67
Candidates: Francis Joseph Brown, Reform UK, 442; Chris Mace, The Green Party, 375; Raymond Stephen Redrup, Local Conservatives, 299.
Osborne
Result: Reform UK gain
Elected: Paul Williams, Reform UK
Electorate: 3,218
Ballot papers issued: 1,140
Turnout: 35.43%
Rejected ballots: 4
Majority: 119
Candidates: Paul Williams, Reform UK, 389; Tracy Cathleen Reardon, Independent, 270; Stephen Colin Hendry, Local Conservatives, 226; Julie Ann Burridge, Liberal Democrat, 162; Michael Paler, Independent, 89.
Pan and Barton
Result: Reform UK gain
Elected: Martin John Bower, Reform UK
Electorate: 3,213
Ballot papers issued: 866
Turnout: 26.95%
Rejected ballots: 6
Majority: 31
Candidates: Martin John Bower, Reform UK, 397; Stephen John Reading, Labour Party, 366; Brian George Tyndall, Local Conservatives, 97.
Parkhurst and Hunnyhill
Result: Liberal Democrat hold
Elected: Andrew Charles William Garratt, Liberal Democrat
Electorate: 2,695
Ballot papers issued: 902
Turnout: 33.47%
Rejected ballots: 2
Majority: 202
Candidates: Andrew Charles William Garratt, Liberal Democrat, 551; Alan Robert Stay, Reform UK, 349.
Ryde Appley and Elmfield
Result: Liberal Democrat hold
Elected: Michael Lilley, Liberal Democrat
Electorate: 3,028
Ballot papers issued: 1,300
Turnout: 42.93%
Rejected ballots: 6
Majority: 362
Candidates: Michael Lilley, Liberal Democrat, 781; Ross Caruana, Reform UK, 419; Abdul Mateen, Local Conservatives, 94.
Ryde Monktonmead
Result: Island Independent Network hold
Elected: Karen Theresa Lucioni, Island Independent Network
Electorate: 2,902
Ballot papers issued: 1,127
Turnout: 38.84%
Rejected ballots: 4
Majority: 50
Candidates: Karen Theresa Lucioni, Island Independent Network, 404; Christopher Ian Brown, Reform UK, 354; Matthew John Walker, The Green Party, 269; Susan Joan Maddison, Local Conservatives, 96.
Ryde North West
Result: Reform UK gain
Elected: Reuben Burns Loake, Reform UK
Electorate: 3,048
Ballot papers issued: 1,171
Turnout: 38.42%
Rejected ballots: 4
Majority: 62
Candidates: Reuben Burns Loake, Reform UK, 401; Peter Burke, The Green Party, 339; Philip Jordan, Independent, 255; Alois Frantisek Joseph Temel, Local Conservatives, 172.
Ryde South East
Result: Reform UK gain
Elected: Christopher Stephen Way, Reform UK
Electorate: 1,718
Ballot papers issued: 540
Turnout: 31.43%
Rejected ballots: 0
Majority: 70
Candidates: Christopher Stephen Way, Reform UK, 223; Jennifer Sara Hughes, Liberal Democrat, 153; Richard Eric Collins, The Green Party, 82; Stephen Alexander Neil Double, Labour Party, 40; Andrew Timothy Clayton, Local Conservatives, 30; Geraldine Higgins, Island Independent Network, 12.
Ryde West
Result: Reform UK gain
Elected: Owen Potter, Reform UK
Electorate: 2,586
Ballot papers issued: 962
Turnout: 37.20%
Rejected ballots: 2
Majority: 80
Candidates: Owen Potter, Reform UK, 355; Ethan Luke Mackay Cass, The Green Party, 275; Ian Rodney Stephens, Island Independent Network, 273; Carol Ann Brown, Local Conservatives, 57.
Sandown North
Result: Reform UK gain
Elected: Robert Sean Newton, Reform UK
Electorate: 2,629
Ballot papers issued: 1,090
Turnout: 41.46%
Rejected ballots: 2
Majority: 94
Candidates: Robert Sean Newton, Reform UK, 419; Alexander Lawson Lightfoot, Independent, 325; Debra Mary Andre, Independent, 140; Joan Solomon, Local Conservatives, 91; Cinnamon Noakes, The Green Party, 76; Clive James Cheetham, Labour Party, 37.
Sandown South
Result: Reform UK gain
Elected: Francis Anthony Baldry, Reform UK
Electorate: 2,710
Ballot papers issued: 984
Turnout: 36.31%
Rejected ballots: 3
Majority: 89
Candidates: Francis Anthony Baldry, Reform UK, 358; Patrick Lawson Lightfoot, Independent, 269; Ian David Ward, Local Conservatives, 216; Christie Louise Greenaway, The Green Party, 96; Emily Brothers, Labour Party, 42.
Shanklin Central
Result: Reform UK gain
Elected: Stephen Charles Reynolds, Reform UK
Electorate: 2,815
Ballot papers issued: 1,206
Turnout: 42.84%
Rejected ballots: 3
Majority: 1
Candidates: Stephen Charles Reynolds, Reform UK, 356; Michael Thomas Frank Beston, Local Conservatives, 355; Robert May, The Green Party, 276; Sarah Jane Morris, Independent, 216.
Shanklin South
Result: Reform UK gain
Elected: David John Llewellyn, Reform UK
Electorate: 2,958
Ballot papers issued: 1,416
Turnout: 47.87%
Rejected ballots: 2
Majority: 107
Candidates: David John Llewellyn, Reform UK, 526; Christopher William Quirk, Local Conservatives, 419; Billy James Richard Hill, Independent, 195; Wendy Fay Cooper, The Green Party, 188; Christopher Thomas Lloyd, Labour and Co-operative Party, 86.
Totland and Colwell
Result: Independent hold
Elected: Christopher Whitland Jarman, Independent
Electorate: 3,167
Ballot papers issued: 1,546
Turnout: 48.82%
Rejected ballots: 0
Majority: 375
Candidates: Christopher Whitland Jarman, Independent, 797; Thomas Alan Bignell, Reform UK, 422; John Stephen Hoath, The Green Party, 126; Michelle Abbott, Local Conservatives, 114; Paul Geraint Pugh, Labour Party, 60; Eric James Gray, Liberal Democrat, 27.
Ventnor and St Lawrence
Result: Conservative hold
Elected: Edward James Blake, Local Conservatives
Electorate: 2,967
Ballot papers issued: 1,383
Turnout: 46.61%
Rejected ballots: 9
Majority: 322
Candidates: Edward James Blake, Local Conservatives, 627; Craig Dabbs, Reform UK, 305; Linda Jefferies, Island Independent Network, 239; Robin Frederick Jarvis, Labour Party, 149; Graham James Mark Perks, Vectis Party, 54.
Wootton Bridge
Result: Reform UK gain
Elected: Anthony Raffe, Reform UK
Electorate: 2,835
Ballot papers issued: 1,274
Turnout: 44.94%
Rejected ballots: 1
Majority: 194
Candidates: Anthony Raffe, Reform UK, 485; Charles Edward Hopper, Local Conservatives, 291; Anthony Victor Zeid, Liberal Democrat, 208; Susan Betts, The Green Party, 141; Linda Pauline Pitcher, Vectis Party, 128; Elisabeth Kaleid Williams, Independent, 20.
Wroxall, Lowtherville and Bonchurch
Result: Island Independent Network hold
Elected: Mark Jefferies, Island Independent Network
Electorate: 3,030
Ballot papers issued: 1,362
Turnout: 44.95%
Rejected ballots: 5
Majority: 295
Candidates: Mark Jefferies, Island Independent Network, 621; Ruby Monteath, Reform UK, 326; David John Groocock, Local Conservatives, 234; Jonathan Howard Idle, The Green Party, 176.