Politics of the Isle of Wight

As a geographical entity distinct from the mainland, the Isle of Wight has always fought to have this identity recognised. The Isle of Wight is a Ceremonial and Administrative county and as it has no district councils (only the county council) it is effectively a Unitary county, though not officially. It is unique in England in this way - all other Unitary areas are single districts with no county council, while the Isle of Wight is the other way round. The island is also the highest populated Westminster constituency in the country.

Local Government

As of 2005 the Isle of Wight Council is a Conservative controlled council. Between 2001 and May, 2005 the ruling group of the Isle of Wight Council was a coalition called 'Island First' composed of Liberal Democrats and independents.

Related Topics:
As of 2005 - Isle of Wight Council - Conservative - 2001 - 2005 - Coalition - Liberal Democrats

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2005 local council elections

The local council elections were held on 2005-05-05, the same date as the general election of that year.

Related Topics:
2005 - 05-05

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A local referendum on the issue of a directly-elected mayor of the Isle of Wight was held at the same time as the local elections - this was lost by 37,097 to 28,786.

Related Topics:
Referendum - Directly-elected mayor

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2001 local council elections

The local council elections were held on 2001-06-07, the same date as the general election. Issues with the paper used in ballots meant that results were delayed until a couple of days after the election.

Related Topics:
2001 - 06-07

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Historical Results

Please Note: Prior to 1995, these results are for Isle of Wight County Council.

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