– Isle of Wight Local Elections – May 1, 2025

The elections for Town, Parish, and Community Councils will take place on Thursday, 1 May 2025. Please take note of the key deadlines and requirements to ensure you are prepared to vote.

Key Election Deadlines

  • Register to Vote – Deadline: Friday, 11 April 2025
    Register online
  • Apply for a Voter Authority Certificate – Deadline: Wednesday, 23 April 2025
    (Required if you do not have an accepted form of photo ID)
  • Apply for a Postal Vote – Deadline: Monday, 14 April 2025
  • Apply for a Proxy Vote – Deadline: Wednesday, 23 April 2025
  • Nomination Papers Submission – Deadline: 4:00 PM, Wednesday, 2 April 2025
    (For individuals wishing to stand for election)

Polling Day Information

  • Polling Stations will be open from 7:00 AM to 10:00 PM.
  • Polling Cards will not be delivered for the Ryde wards.
  • Photo ID is required to vote in person.

The Polling Stations are as follows:

  • Ryde North West Ward – All Saints Church Hall, West Street, Ryde + The Community Hall, Aspire Ryde, Dover St, Trinity Buildings
  • Ryde South East Ward – Ryde Fire Station, Nicholson Rd
  • Ryde West Ward – Ryde Family Centre, Pell Lane Ryde (The Bungalow next to the Car park entrance of Ryde Academy)

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