Three Isle Of Wight Council By-Elections Set For May

Three Isle of Wight Council by-elections will take place on Thursday 1 May 2025 in the wards of Central Rural, Freshwater South and Lake North. 

Nominations to stand in the the three electoral divisions close at 4pm on Wednesday 2 April. 

Nomination packs can be downloaded here.

For anyone wishing to vote in these elections, the following dates are relevant:

• Register to vote: Friday 11 April

• To apply for a postal vote: Monday 14 April, 5pm

• To apply for free voter ID (Voter Authority Certificate): Wednesday 23 April, 5pm

Further information, together with links to the various forms for voters can be found on the Isle of Wight Council By-elections 2025 page.

There are also Town, Parish & Community Council elections across the Island on Thursday 1 May and the same deadlines apply.

Polling stations for all contested elections will be open from 7am to 10pm.