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Find your electionBack to Isle of Wight EastLocal elections are coming up — 7 May 2026
Enter your postcode to find the candidates standing in your ward.
Previous elections
Shanklin Central (2021)
Conservative and Unionist Party· Elected
Shanklin Central (2017)
Conservative and Unionist Party· Elected
Shanklin Central Ward
Where Michael fits into things
Isle of Wight East
Constituency
Shanklin Central
Ward
MT
Michael Thomas Frank Beston
Candidate
Shanklin Central
About the role
The responsibility of a councillor is to represent the people within a ward by making decisions on local services and other local issues.
What councillors do
- Make decisions on local services like housing, roads, and parks
- Represent residents' concerns at council meetings
- Help resolve local issues raised by constituents
- Set council budgets and local tax levels
How to influence
- Attend local council surgeries
- Write or email about local issues
- Attend public council meetings
- Join local community groups
Council
Isle of Wight