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Three Isle of Wight Council by-elections will take place on Thursday 1 May 2025 in the wards of Central Rural, Freshwater South and Lake North. Nominations to stand in the the three electoral divisions close at 4pm on Wednesday 2 April. Nomination packs can be downloaded here. For anyone wishing to vote in these elections, the following dates are relevant:
Further information, together with links to the various forms for voters can be found on the Isle of Wight Council By-elections 2025 page. There are also Town, Parish & Community Council elections across the Island on Thursday 1 May and the same deadlines apply. Polling stations for all contested elections will be open from 7am to 10pm. |
Afton Marsh Footpath Closure
Please be advised that the permissive path across Afton Marsh, running from Blackbridge Road and connecting to Public Footpath F36, has been temporarily closed while Gift to Nature undertakes improvement works at this countryside site. For information on the work being carried out please contact Gift to Nature info@gifttonature.org.uk
It is anticipated that the closure will remain in place for approximately four weeks, although this may be subject to change depending on progress of the works.