Isle of Wight local election
Haylands & Swanmore division
This election was held on Thursday 7 May 2026.
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This is an election for unitary councillors.
Councillors represent the people of their ward on the council. Councillors are elected for four-year terms. Most wards elect more than one councillor, which is why you may have more than one vote.
Unitary councils are responsible for many different services, including:
- Child and adult social care
- Schools and education
- Rubbish collection and recycling
- Housing and planning
- Libraries and museums
- Roads and pavements
- Sports facilities and public parks
Councils are funded by a combination of council tax, business rates, and grants from the UK government. Councillors are not paid a salary, but they do receive financial compensation and expenses to cover their time and travel commitments.
6 candidates stood in the Haylands & Swanmore division.
| Electorate | 2,775 |
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| Ballot Papers Issued | 1,073 |
| Spoilt Ballots | 1 |
| Turnout | 38% |
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Peter Banks
Green Party
203 votes
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Vanessa Claire Churchman
Conservative and Unionist Party
200 votes
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Sandy Stephens
Independent
128 votes
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Malcolm Ross
Liberal Democrats
69 votes
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Simon Peter Haytack
Labour Party
35 votes
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