Some of the island’s local authorities went to the polls yesterday.

For some boards of commissioners not enough candidates stood to even fill the seats available.

That included Ramsey, where nine candidates were instated uncontested, but three seats are yet to be filled.

In other areas, the seats were filled only just. There were not enough candidates to necessitate an election.

There was controversy because the elections - delayed from last year because of the pandemic - took place at a time when many people are isolating.

That led to fears that fewer people would vote than normally.

The fact that the local authority elections took place just two months before the House of Keys general election possible meant that they were overshadowed this year.

Jurby had the highest turnout.

The results:

Castletown Commissioners:

Jamie Horton topped the poll. Elsebeth Cannan, James Cubbon, Colin Leather, Jerry Ludford-Brookes, Eleanor Quinney, and Carol Quine were also elected. Turnout was 34.6%.

Douglas Council:

Central Ward: Long-standing Stephen Pitts topped the poll. John Skinner and Natalie Byron were also elected. The turnout was 21%

East Ward - Andrew Bentley (Green Party) topped the poll. Devon Watson and Ian Clague were also elected. The turnout was 17%.

North Ward - Janet Thommeny topped the poll. Falk Horning (Green) and Manx Labour Party member Peter Washington (Labour) were also elected. Turnout was 16%.

Garff Commissioners (Lonan Ward):

Stewart Clague tops the poll. Melanie Christian and Tim Kenyon were also successful in the election. Turnout was 34.8%

Jurby Commissioners:

Kelly Charman tops the poll. Darren Hope, Louise Kennedy, Sarah Jayne-Melvin, and Lee Quaggin were also elected. Turnout was 41%.

Peel Commissioners:

Mike Wade topped the poll. Voirrey Heaton, Hazel Hannan, Alan Jones, Madeline Kelly, Christine Moughtin and Frank Crompton were also elected. The turnout was 38.8%.

Onchan Commissioners:

David Quirk topped the poll. Fenella Logan (Labour), Kathryn Williams, Anthony Allen, Zara Lewin, Robin Turton, and Derek Crellin were elected. Turnout was 23.95%.

Santon Commissioners:

Howard Benson tops the poll. Ann Davidson, Voirrey Kelly, Amos Kennaugh and Anna-Lucia Parker have been elected. The turnout was 30.43%.