Councillors and Wards

The Isle of Wight Town, Parish and Community Councils Election were held on Thursday 6 May 2021. The next election will be held on the first Thursday in May in 2025. 

The Role of a Councillor

Councillors constitute the council and are democratically elected by the local population. The role of a local councillor is not defined in law but is essentially to represent the local community, contributing to decisions made by the council. This can include responding to residents’ questions, investigating their concerns, leading campaigns on their behalf.

Being aware of, communicating and liaising with other bodies locally (including interest groups and businesses) communicating council decisions to residents and representing residents views at council meetings. working/communicating with representatives of local organisations, interest groups and businesses.

Wards

Sandown is divided into two electoral wards; Sandown South and Sandown North.

A map of Sandown's wards can be generated using the boundary tool on the Ordnance Surveys election maps website.

Sandown Streets by Ward
Alphabetical List of Sandown Streets with Ward

Role

The Mayor is the Chairman of the council and it is their role to preside over meetings and to undertake civic duties on behalf of the council.

Current Mayor and Deputy Mayor

Cllr Alex Lightfoot, elected in May 2023, is the current mayor and is supported by Cllr Ian Fletcher as the deputy Mayor.