Isle of Wight local by-election
Lake North division by-election
This election will be held on Thursday 2 October 2025.
This by-election was called because the elected member resigned.
You will have one vote, and can choose from five candidates.
Get ready to vote:
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How to vote
This election uses First-past-the-post.
Mark an X in the box for your preferred candidate.
You can mark up to one candidate.
Read the instructions at the top of your ballot paper carefully.
For more information, visit The Electoral Commission's website or ask an official at your polling station.
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Bob Blezzard
Liberal Democrats
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Christopher Lloyd
Labour Party
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Robert Peter May
Green Party
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Bill Nigh
Reform UK
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Adrian Charles Whittaker
Conservative and Unionist Party
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You should get a "poll card" through the post telling you where to vote.
If you haven't got one, or aren't sure where to vote, you should call Isle of Wight Council on 01983 823380.
Isle of Wight Council
http://www.iow.gov.uk/Council/Elections/Electoral-Registration/About-Electoral-Registration
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You will need to take photo ID to vote at a polling station in this election
You do not need your poll card to vote. You must vote at your assigned polling station.
- Read more about voting in Great Britain.
- Read more about photo ID.
If you do not have a photo ID that allows you to vote, you can apply for a Voter Authority Certificate before 24 September 2025
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Voting by post
The deadline to apply for a postal vote for the elections taking place on 2 October 2025 was 17 September 2025. You can apply for a postal vote in future elections.
Read more about voting by post.
If you have a postal vote, your local council will send your postal voting pack around three weeks before polling day.
If you have not received your postal voting pack, you can contact Isle of Wight Council on 01983 823380.
Isle of Wight Council
http://www.iow.gov.uk/Council/Elections/Electoral-Registration/About-Electoral-Registration
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