Three Isle of Wight Council by-elections set for Thursday 1 May

Published: 26 March 2025

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.

Download nomination pack.

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 and 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.