Isle of Wight local election
Totland & Colwell 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 Totland & Colwell division.
| Electorate | 3,167 |
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| Ballot Papers Issued | 1,546 |
| Turnout | 48% |
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Tom Bignell
Reform UK
422 votes
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John Hoath
Green Party
126 votes
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Michelle Abbott
Conservative and Unionist Party
114 votes
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Paul Geraint Pugh
Labour Party
60 votes
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Eric James Gray
Liberal Democrats
27 votes
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