appointed as leader. A new ruling executive was formed, made up of five Conservatives, one UKIP member and three non-aligned members. In 2021 the Conservatives lost their majority on the council, against the national trend for that party, and an 'Alliance' administration of independents and Greens took control, their leader elected as Leader of the council with support from the single councillors from the Liberal Democrats and Vectis Party. Coat of arms The Coat of arms of the Isle of Wight was first granted to the County Council in 1938. On its abolition in 1995, they transferred to the new Isle of Wight Council. The shield shows an image of Carisbrooke Castle, which was the historic seat of many island governors. At the bottom is the island's motto "All this beauty is of God". See also List of electoral divisions in the Isle of Wight Notes References External links Unitary authority councils of England Local education authorities in England Local authorities in the Isle of Wight Billing authorities in England Leader and cabinet executives 1995 establishments in England