Parish and Town Council elections are held every four years and the next round is due to be held on 4 May 2017, when all eight seats on Northwood Parish Council will become vacant.
Villagers interested in becoming involved in the parish council's business are urged to put themselves forward. Nomination forms will be available from 27 March and the deadline for their return to the Electoral Services manager at the IW Council, The Broadway, Sandown, Isle of Wight, PO36 9EA is before 4pm on 4 April.
Full guidance can be found on the Electoral Commission's website at www.electoralcommission.org.uk