Council profile
Basingstoke and Deane
District council · South East · 54 seats in 18 wards · A third of seats elected in three years out of four · Next election 6 May 2027
Basingstoke and Deane Council is run by an Independent / Liberal Democrats coalition. The council has 54 councillors in 18 wards. Seats by party: Other 17, Lib Dem 11, Conservative 11, Labour 10, Reform 3, Green 2. The next election is on 6 May 2027.
The government withdrew its plan to reorganise councils in Hampshire, the Isle of Wight, Portsmouth and Southampton on 7 September 2026. Elections due in May 2027 will go ahead on existing council boundaries. Source
Control
Seats by party
Vote share at the 7 May 2026 election (19 seats, all wards)
ShareSeats won
Reform24.8%2
Conservative21.0%3
Other18.4%7
Lib Dem16.0%4
Labour11.4%2
Green8.5%1
2026 election results for Basingstoke and Deane, ward by ward
Next election
6 May 2027
18 of 54 seats up, elected by thirds
Largest group
Independents and others 17
11 short of the 28 needed for a majority
Voted Leave in 2016
52%
GB 52%
Wards
Who holds each ward
LabourConservativeLib DemGreenIndependentOther
Under 5 pts5 to 1010 to 20Over 20No contest data
Winning margin at the last election, in points.
Coloured by the party holding most of the ward's seats today; where seats are split evenly, by the party with the higher share at the last election.
All 18 wards
Councillors and last results
Select a ward for its full results, candidates and last by-election.
| Ward and councillors | Last election |
|---|---|
| Basing & Upton Grey Kate Tuck, Onnalee Cubitt, Sheena Grassi | 7 May 2026 Independent 49.2% lead 28.1 pts |
| Bramley Tony Durrant, Chris Tomblin, Keith Oborn | 7 May 2026 Basingstoke & Deane Independents 38.4% lead 13.6 pts |
| Brighton Hill Andrea Bowes, Andrew McCormick, Andy Konieczko | 7 May 2026 Lib Dem 34.4% lead 3.9 pts |
| Brookvale & Kings Furlong Bikram Banerjee, Abdel Ibrahim, Arun Mummalaneni | 7 May 2026 Labour 27.1% lead 7.1 pts |
| Chineham Paul Miller, Jonathan Jenkin, Michael Blackberry | 7 May 2026 Green 31.8% lead 5.4 pts |
| Eastrop & Grove John McKay, Gavin James, Ronald Hussey | 7 May 2026 Lib Dem 47.8% lead 23.8 pts |
| Evingar Samuel Carr, John Izett, Jo Perry | 7 May 2026 Conservative 46.5% lead 23.9 pts |
| Hatch Warren & Beggarwood Dani Davies, Dan Putty, Stacy Hart | 7 May 2026 The All In Party 29.7% lead 1.0 pts |
| Kempshott & Buckskin Val Elliott, Sean Dillow, Richard Court | 7 May 2026 Conservative 29.1% lead 0.1 pts |
| Norden Laura James, Linda Hynan, Paul Harvey | 7 May 2026 Basingstoke & Deane Independents 48.5% lead 28.5 pts |
| Oakley & The Candovers Alex Rowley, Marc Connor, Julian Jones | 7 May 2026 Basingstoke & Deane Independents 38.3% lead 13.3 pts |
| Popley Ellen Hynes, Jacky Tustain, Sajish Tom | 7 May 2026 Labour 38.8% lead 8.6 pts |
| Sherborne St John & Rooksdown Karl Rand, Jay Ganesh, Simon Minas-Bound | 7 May 2026 Conservative 33.4% lead 10.1 pts |
| South Ham Steve Trumm, Gary Watts, Julie Harper | 7 May 2026 Reform 34.0% lead 12.0 pts |
| Tadley & Pamber Jo Slimin, Androulla Johnstone, Kevin Chatburn | 7 May 2026 Lib Dem 38.3% lead 8.2 pts |
| Tadley North, Kingsclere & Baughurst Kerry Morrow, Mike Bound, David Conquest | 7 May 2026 Lib Dem 37.0% lead 9.8 pts |
| Whitchurch, Overton & Laverstoke Chloe Ashfield, Karen Watts, Colin Phillimore | 7 May 2026 Basingstoke & Deane Independents 58.0% lead 41.0 pts |
| Winklebury & Manydown Christina Jordan, Angie Freeman, Zander West | 7 May 2026 Reform 27.3% lead 2.2 pts |
Basing & Upton Grey
Kate Tuck IndependentOnnalee Cubitt IndependentSheena Grassi Independent
Last scheduled election, 7 May 2026
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kate Tuck Elected | Independent | 2,116 | 49.2% |
| Annie Kemkaran | Reform | 908 | 21.1% |
| Shantha Weerasiri | Conservative | 648 | 15.1% |
| Richard Mark Lilleker | Lib Dem | 429 | 10.0% |
| Kieran Paul Sidley | Labour | 202 | 4.7% |
Bramley
Chris Tomblin Basingstoke & Deane IndependentsKeith Oborn Basingstoke & Deane IndependentsTony Durrant Basingstoke & Deane Independents
Last scheduled election, 7 May 2026
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tony Durrant Elected | Basingstoke & Deane Independents | 1,188 | 38.4% |
| Christopher John Horwood | Reform | 768 | 24.8% |
| Jonathan Johnson | Conservative | 570 | 18.4% |
| Christopher Evans | Lib Dem | 434 | 14.0% |
| Adam James Coulthard | Labour | 132 | 4.3% |
Brighton Hill
Andrea Bowes Lib DemAndrew McCormick LabourAndy Konieczko Lib Dem
Last scheduled election, 7 May 2026
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Andrea Karen Bowes Elected | Lib Dem | 1,007 | 34.4% |
| Keith Gideon Vaughan | Reform | 892 | 30.5% |
| Shibaji Shrestha | Labour | 515 | 17.6% |
| Carolyn Davison-Roper | Green | 284 | 9.7% |
| Edward Michael Norman | Conservative | 231 | 7.9% |
Brookvale & Kings Furlong
Abdel Ibrahim LabourArun Mummalaneni ConservativeBikram Banerjee Labour
Last scheduled election, 7 May 2026
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bikram Banerjee Elected | Labour | 852 | 27.1% |
| Kishor Patel | Conservative | 629 | 20.0% |
| John Daniel Shaw | Lib Dem | 583 | 18.5% |
| Ashlynn Butler | Green | 568 | 18.1% |
| Alan Harvey Stone | Reform | 513 | 16.3% |
Chineham
Jonathan Jenkin GreenMichael Blackberry GreenPaul Miller Reform
Last scheduled election, 7 May 2026
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Michael Blackberry Elected | Green | 1,134 | 31.8% |
| Greggory Barry Wilkinson | Reform | 943 | 26.4% |
| Ricardo Ferreira | Conservative | 926 | 25.9% |
| Ruth Elizabeth Kellaway | Labour | 321 | 9.0% |
| Michael Gavin McKay | Lib Dem | 246 | 6.9% |
Eastrop & Grove
Gavin James Lib DemJohn McKay Lib DemRonald Hussey Lib Dem
Last scheduled election, 7 May 2026
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| John Gavin Neil McKay Elected | Lib Dem | 1,527 | 47.8% |
| Jay Richard Bailey | Reform | 765 | 24.0% |
| Niamh Harrison | Green | 346 | 10.8% |
| Nick Bates | Conservative | 323 | 10.1% |
| Lilly Rose Beeson | Labour | 232 | 7.3% |
Evingar
Jo Perry ConservativeJohn Izett ConservativeSamuel Carr Conservative
Last scheduled election, 7 May 2026
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Samuel David Carr Elected | Conservative | 1,637 | 46.5% |
| Gerald Clement Smith | Reform | 796 | 22.6% |
| Christopher Whitehead | Green | 504 | 14.3% |
| Erica Maria Shaw | Lib Dem | 419 | 11.9% |
| Robert George Thomas | Labour | 167 | 4.7% |
Hatch Warren & Beggarwood
Dan Putty ConservativeDani Davies The All In PartyStacy Hart The All In Party
Last scheduled election, 7 May 2026
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dani Davies Elected | The All In Party | 999 | 29.7% |
| Stephen Reid | Conservative | 966 | 28.7% |
| Spencer John Cleary | Reform | 841 | 25.0% |
| Matthew Evans | Labour | 321 | 9.5% |
| Roger Edwin Blackmore-Squires | Lib Dem | 237 | 7.0% |
Kempshott & Buckskin
Richard Court ConservativeSean Dillow ConservativeVal Elliott Conservative
Last scheduled election, 7 May 2026
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Val Elliott Elected | Conservative | 1,016 | 29.1% |
| Mark Knight | Reform | 1,011 | 29.0% |
| Harrison Manners | Green | 503 | 14.4% |
| Catherine Elizabeth Hopkins | Labour | 422 | 12.1% |
| Samir Kotecha | Basingstoke & Deane Independents | 290 | 8.3% |
| Andrew Benson-Wilson | Lib Dem | 245 | 7.0% |
Norden
Laura James Basingstoke & Deane IndependentsLinda Hynan Basingstoke & Deane IndependentsPaul Harvey Basingstoke & Deane Independents
Last scheduled election, 7 May 2026
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Linda Hynan Elected | Basingstoke & Deane Independents | 1,269 | 48.5% |
| Matthew James Cooper | Reform | 522 | 20.0% |
| Jack Alexander Wadge-Stacey | Labour | 389 | 14.9% |
| Jonathan Tate | Conservative | 276 | 10.6% |
| Scott Richard Lawrence | Lib Dem | 159 | 6.1% |
Oakley & The Candovers
Alex Rowley Basingstoke & Deane IndependentsJulian Jones Basingstoke & Deane IndependentsMarc Connor Basingstoke & Deane Independents
Last scheduled election, 7 May 2026 (2 seats)
| Candidate | Party | Votes |
|---|---|---|
| Alex Rowley Elected | Basingstoke & Deane Independents | 1,756 |
| Marc Connor Elected | Basingstoke & Deane Independents | 1,280 |
| Sherrie De Kiguchi | Conservative | 1,145 |
| Christopher Michael Aldous | Reform | 1,019 |
| Martin Nigel Street | Reform | 856 |
| Taylor Parnell | Conservative | 831 |
| Hannah Lilian Jane Cooper | Lib Dem | 381 |
| Robert Charles Cooper | Lib Dem | 318 |
| Bronwyn Holly Phillips | Labour | 286 |
| Michael Stockwell | Labour | 280 |
Party shares count each party's leading candidate.
Popley
Ellen Hynes LabourJacky Tustain LabourSajish Tom Labour
Last scheduled election, 7 May 2026
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ellen Mary Hynes Elected | Labour | 1,032 | 38.8% |
| Duncan Philip Stone | Reform | 803 | 30.2% |
| Ty Murray | Green | 383 | 14.4% |
| Satya Sookhun | Conservative | 274 | 10.3% |
| Michael Berwick-Gooding | Lib Dem | 171 | 6.4% |
Sherborne St John & Rooksdown
Jay Ganesh ConservativeKarl Rand ConservativeSimon Minas-Bound Conservative
Last scheduled election, 7 May 2026
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Karl Rand Elected | Conservative | 1,084 | 33.4% |
| John David Ernest Naldrett | Reform | 756 | 23.3% |
| Bradley David Phillips | Labour | 485 | 14.9% |
| Elle Green | Green | 453 | 13.9% |
| Ryan James Hickling | Lib Dem | 269 | 8.3% |
| Nick Robinson | Independent | 201 | 6.2% |
South Ham
Gary Watts LabourJulie Harper LabourSteve Trumm Reform
Last scheduled election, 7 May 2026
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Steven Paul Trumm Elected | Reform | 864 | 34.0% |
| Tony Jones | Labour | 560 | 22.0% |
| Zena Lindsay | Independent | 406 | 16.0% |
| Lilly Turner | Conservative | 367 | 14.4% |
| Joseph Hutton | Green | 207 | 8.1% |
| Madeline Hussey | Lib Dem | 138 | 5.4% |
Tadley & Pamber
Androulla Johnstone Lib DemJo Slimin Lib DemKevin Chatburn Lib Dem
Last scheduled election, 7 May 2026
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jo Slimin Elected | Lib Dem | 1,497 | 38.3% |
| Lyn Roberts | Reform | 1,179 | 30.1% |
| Jonathan Richards | Conservative | 788 | 20.1% |
| Kelly Jones | Green | 307 | 7.8% |
| Wayne Terry | Labour | 141 | 3.6% |
Tadley North, Kingsclere & Baughurst
David Conquest Lib DemKerry Morrow Lib DemMike Bound Lib Dem
Last scheduled election, 7 May 2026
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kerry Morrow Elected | Lib Dem | 1,408 | 37.0% |
| Charlotte Lise Robinson | Reform | 1,036 | 27.2% |
| Bruce Buckland | Conservative | 988 | 25.9% |
| Elliott Gardiner | Green | 255 | 6.7% |
| Daniel William Reah | Labour | 123 | 3.2% |
Whitchurch, Overton & Laverstoke
Chloe Ashfield Basingstoke & Deane IndependentsColin Phillimore Basingstoke & Deane IndependentsKaren Watts Basingstoke & Deane Independents
Last scheduled election, 7 May 2026
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chloe Ashfield Elected | Basingstoke & Deane Independents | 2,318 | 58.0% |
| Victoria Harber | Reform | 681 | 17.0% |
| Kieran McDermott | Conservative | 442 | 11.1% |
| Lucy Sloane Williams | Lib Dem | 390 | 9.8% |
| Ann Nold | Labour | 165 | 4.1% |
Winklebury & Manydown
Angie Freeman LabourChristina Jordan ReformZander West Labour
Last scheduled election, 7 May 2026
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Christina Jordan Elected | Reform | 602 | 27.3% |
| Abigail Compton-Burnett | Independent | 553 | 25.1% |
| Cait Roisin Janet Fuller | Labour | 505 | 22.9% |
| Mike Patchett | Conservative | 315 | 14.3% |
| Bill Farrington | Green | 157 | 7.1% |
| Wendy Elizabeth McKay | Lib Dem | 73 | 3.3% |
Next election
Seats up on 6 May 2027
18 of 54 seats are up. Seats held now, by party:
Labour 5 Other 4 Conservative 4 Lib Dem 3 Independent 1 Reform 1
| Ward | Councillor whose term ends |
|---|---|
| Basing & Upton Grey | Onnalee Cubitt Independent |
| Bramley | Chris Tomblin Basingstoke & Deane Independents |
| Brighton Hill | Andrew McCormick Labour |
| Brookvale & Kings Furlong | Abdel Ibrahim Labour |
| Chineham | Paul Miller Reform |
| Eastrop & Grove | Gavin James Lib Dem |
| Evingar | John Izett Conservative |
| Hatch Warren & Beggarwood | Dan Putty Conservative |
| Kempshott & Buckskin | Sean Dillow Conservative |
| Norden | Paul Harvey Basingstoke & Deane Independents |
| Oakley & The Candovers | Marc Connor Basingstoke & Deane Independents |
| Popley | Jacky Tustain Labour |
| Sherborne St John & Rooksdown | Jay Ganesh Conservative |
| South Ham | Gary Watts Labour |
| Tadley & Pamber | Androulla Johnstone Lib Dem |
| Tadley North, Kingsclere & Baughurst | Mike Bound Lib Dem |
| Whitchurch, Overton & Laverstoke | Karen Watts Basingstoke & Deane Independents |
| Winklebury & Manydown | Angie Freeman Labour |
Term end dates from Open Council Data.
Parliament
Parliamentary constituencies
| Constituency | Share of council | 2024 winner | Projected now |
|---|---|---|---|
| Basingstoke | 59% | Labour | Labour 33% |
| North West Hampshire | 29% | Conservative | Conservative 33% |
| North East Hampshire | 10% | Lib Dem | Conservative 38% |
| East Hampshire | 2% | Conservative | Conservative 35% |
Share of the council: the proportion of its census neighbourhoods (2021 LSOAs) in each seat. The projection is PollCheck's demographic model at current polling, not a forecast.
People
Who lives in Basingstoke and Deane
185,145 residents in 76,635 households
Voted Leave in 2016
52% same as GB
Degree or higher
35% 1 above GB
No qualifications
14% 4 below GB
Own their home
65% 4 above GB
Rent from a council or housing association
18% 1 above GB
Rent privately
15% 5 below GB
Aged 15 to 34
29% 2 below GB
Aged 65 and over
21% 1 below GB
GB figure. 2021 Census (Scotland: 2022): age as a share of residents aged 15 and over, qualifications of residents aged 16 and over, housing as a share of households. Leave: 2016 EU referendum, Electoral Commission results by counting area.
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Sources
Sources and method
Seat totals and control: PollCheck council control tracker. Councillors: Open Council Data (CC BY-SA 4.0). Election results: Democracy Club (CC BY 4.0), with some vote counts from DCLEAPIL, Leman (2025) (CC BY-SA 4.0), and corrections checked against councils' official declarations. Ward boundaries: Source: Office for National Statistics licensed under the Open Government Licence v.3.0. Contains OS data © Crown copyright and database right 2026. Census: Office for National Statistics and National Records of Scotland.
Councillor lists and DCLEAPIL-derived vote counts on this page are available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
In wards electing more than one councillor, a party's share counts only its leading candidate (the Rallings and Thrasher method). Independents count individually. The lead is the gap between the top two parties' shares.