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Thursday 18 June 2026

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New Forest local by-election

Bransgore, Burley, Sopley & Ringwood East ward by-election

This election will be held on Thursday 18 June 2026.

This by-election was called because the elected member resigned.

You will have one vote, and can choose from five candidates.

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  • How to vote

    This election uses First-past-the-post.

    Mark an X in the box for your preferred candidate.

    You can mark up to one candidate.

    Read the instructions at the top of your ballot paper carefully.

    For more information, visit The Electoral Commission's website or ask an official at your polling station.

Hampshire local election

This election happened 4 weeks, 2 days ago. Enter your postcode to find upcoming elections in your area.

Brockenhurst division

This election was held on Thursday 7 May 2026.

  • This is an election for county councillors.

    Councillors represent the people of their division on the council. Councillors are elected for four-year terms. Each county division elects one councillor.

    County councils are responsible for many different services, including:

    • Child and adult social care
    • Schools and education
    • Libraries and museums
    • Roads and pavements

    Councils are funded by a combination of council tax, business rates, and grants from the UK government. Councillors are not paid a salary, but they do receive financial compensation and expenses to cover their time and travel commitments.

    Learn more about English local government from New Local.

5 candidates stood in the Brockenhurst division.

Electorate 14,496
Ballot Papers Issued 7,073
Spoilt Ballots 11
Turnout 48%
See Full Results

  • You should get a "poll card" through the post telling you where to vote.

    If you haven't got one, or aren't sure where to vote, you should call New Forest District Council on 023 8028 5445.

    New Forest District Council
    http://www.nfdc.gov.uk/
    electoralservices@nfdc.gov.uk

    Read more about how to vote .

  • You will need to take photo ID to vote at a polling station in this election

    You do not need your poll card to vote. You must vote at your assigned polling station.

    If you do not have a photo ID that allows you to vote, you can apply for a Voter Authority Certificate before 10 June 2026

  • Voting by post

    The deadline to apply for a postal vote for the elections taking place on 18 June 2026 was 03 June 2026. You can apply for a postal vote in future elections."

    Read more about voting by post .

    Ballot papers for the election on 18 June 2026 will not be printed until after 21 May 2026.

    If you are away from home before or shortly after 21 May 2026, and will not return before polling day, your postal vote will not reach you in time for you to use it. In this case, you should consider applying for a proxy vote instead.

    If you have not received your postal voting pack, you can contact New Forest District Council on 023 8028 5445.

    New Forest District Council
    http://www.nfdc.gov.uk/
    electoralservices@nfdc.gov.uk

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