First Results In As Reform Take Multiple Council Seats
Votes are being counted in the 2026 local elections on the Isle of Wight, with control of the council still to be decided.
www.iwradio.co.ukVotes are currently being counted in the 2026 Isle of Wight local council elections, with Reform UK showing strongly in early declarations, alongside wins so far for Independents and the Liberal Democrats.[1][5]
What’s known in the latest reporting
- Counting has begun at Medina Leisure Centre, with results coming in through the day.[1]
- Early reporting says postal voting turnout/return has been strong, and turnout in wards already declared varies widely (about 26% to 56%).[1]
- Coverage also notes the council has been run since 2021 by a coalition of Independents and Green councillors (“Alliance Group”), and that every seat is up for election.[5]
Where results are being tracked
- ITV News Meridian says it has an interactive map showing results seat-by-seat as they are declared.[5]
If you tell me which election you mean specifically (e.g., Isle of Wight Council), and whether you want overall control or a ward-by-ward list, I can summarize the latest declared outcomes in that format.