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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. ....
Isle of Wight Council election There is a two-horse race for the seat on the Isle of Wight Council. The Isle of Wight Council ward previously covered Brading, St Helens and Bembridge, and was the Island s only ward with two representatives. Incumbent councillor, independent Michael Murwill, is stepping down after a tenure which saw him absent for a while through ill health. The other, Conservative Brian Tyndall, is standing in the new ward of Brading and St Helens. It means the new Bembridge ward is being fought by Conservative Joe Robertson and Our Island representative Alasdair Steane. Left, Joe Robertson, right, Alasdair Steane. ....
Town Mayor strongly objects to his title being used on candidate’s election leaflet Town Mayor was not happy with candidate after finding his official title being used as support in election leaflet Conservative candidate for Brading and St Helens, Brian Tyndall, wrote in his election leaflet, “Throughout my time as a ward councillor, I have worked closely with the three parish / town councils and have good relationships with all. So much so that the Mayor of Brading Town Council and Chair of St Helens Parish Council have nominated me to re-stand.” Hudspith: Deeply disappointed The Mayor of Brading Town Council, Richard Hudspith, hand delivered a letter to Cllr Tyndall this afternoon and posted a copy of the letter on the Brading Town Council Website and noticeboards in the town. ....