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Gaining the most votes out of every candidate, and the only one to reach four figures, was Independent Paul Fuller gaining the support of 1,101 people in Cowes West and Gurnard 77 per cent of the votes cast in the ward.
In Freshwater South, the fight was between two councillors Conservative, George Cameron and Independent, John Medland. Cllr Medland won, by 49 votes, meaning Mr Cameron, the chairman of the Isle of Wight Council, lost his seat.
It was a close race in Haylands and Swanmore with only 14 votes separating winning Conservative Cllr Vanessa Churchman and Independent Les Kirkby.
A ten-vote gap secured the win for Independent Chris Jarman in Totland and Colwell against Conservative Carol Bryan.
Conservatives lose majority in 2021 Isle of Wight council election
Here’s what’s changed at the Isle of Wight council since the count started at 9.30am this morning
All the results are in and Conservatives have lost their majority (23-seats) with just 18 seats.
Weekend of negotiation
With 18 Conservatives, 13 Independent, two Green, two Island Independent Network, one Labour, one Our Island, one Lib Dem, one Vectis Party, it will be a weekend of negotiation for parties or groups to meet the required 20 seats for a majority.
Return of former councillors
Former councillors returning to the council include Jonathan Bacon, Phil Jordan and Daryll Pitcher who all lost their seats in the 2017 election.
By Lucy Morgan Audience and Content Editor
Former Isle of Wight Council Leader and Our Island leader Jonathan Bacon is back in County Hall. Former Isle of Wight Council Leader Jonathan Bacon is back in County Hall, after winning Brading and St Helens. Despite opposition from Labour’s Alexander Buggie, Liberal Democrat John Graney and the incumbent Conservative Brian Tyndall, he has secured a seat for Our Island. Yesterday, voters cast their ballots in town and parish councils and for the Police and Crime Commissioner and the results of those will be known on Saturday and Monday, respectively. Overall for the Isle of Wight Council election, turnout was slightly down on 2017, at just over 36 per cent.