Better services.

Full statement

Safer communities. A stronger Fleet.

Steve Forster
Hampshire County Councillor & Hart District Councillor

Steve is your Hampshire County Councillor for Fleet and a long-standing Fleet West resident, standing for re-election.

He offers competence, honesty and experience — backed by a strong track record of delivery, engagement and delivery all year round.

His focus is simple: making life in Fleet better for residents — now and for the future.

That means:

• Keeping residents informed — in person, and online.
• Safer streets and neighbourhoods — backing evidence-led road safety improvements and working with police to tackle anti-social behaviour
• The right school places, when you need them — delivering a new school and expanding SEND provision across Hampshire so every child gets the support they deserve
• A stronger, more vibrant town centre — supporting regeneration that brings more footfall, supports local businesses, and makes Fleet a place people want to spend time
• More efficient services — driving practical sustainability that reduces waste, cuts costs, and protects our local environment
• A fair deal for Fleet — securing investment and making sure funding is spent where it delivers real results

Steve has already delivered real outcomes — including new pedestrian crossings, more quality school places locally, expanded SEND provision across the county, improved community safety, and investment in local infrastructure.

With roles on both the County and District councils, he brings the experience to navigate the system and the credibility to get things done — turning local concerns into action and putting lical residents first, not national politics.

He is open, straightforward and accountable, keeping residents informed, responding to concerns, and being accessible all year round — not just at election time.

Looking ahead, Steve will continue to focus on:
• Supporting families, schools and young people — especially those with additional needs
• Delivering a thriving town centre for Fleet
• Investing in infrastructure and community safety
• Driving efficient, sustainable, high-quality services that work for residents

Steve believes local government should be built on competence, honesty and experience — with a clear track record of delivery. Residents feedback is that he delivers for the community.

A clear choice: proven results, trusted leadership, and a plan to keep delivering for Fleet.