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Thursday 7 May 2026

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Hampshire local election

This election happened 6 days, 22 hours ago. Enter your postcode to find upcoming elections in your area.

Winchester Southern Parishes 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 Winchester Southern Parishes division.

Electorate 14,318
Ballot Papers Issued 6,698
Spoilt Ballots 24
Turnout 46%
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Winchester local election

This election happened 6 days, 22 hours ago. Enter your postcode to find upcoming elections in your area.

Central Meon Valley ward

This election was held on Thursday 7 May 2026.

  • This is an election for district councillors.

    Councillors represent the people of their ward on the council. Councillors are elected for four-year terms, and most wards have more than one councillor. This council elects one third of its councillors each year, which is why you may only have one vote.

    District councils are responsible for many different services, including:

    • Rubbish collection and recycling
    • Housing and planning
    • Sports facilities and public parks

    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 Central Meon Valley ward.

Electorate 7,643
Ballot Papers Issued 4,073
Spoilt Ballots 12
Turnout 53%
See Full Results
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