Council profile
Southampton
Unitary authority · South East · 51 seats in 17 wards · A third of seats elected in three years out of four · Next election 6 May 2027
Labour run Southampton Council as a minority administration. The council has 51 councillors in 17 wards. Seats by party: Labour 24, Reform 8, Lib Dem 8, Conservative 6, Green 5. 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 (17 seats, all wards)
ShareSeats won
Reform25.7%8
Labour21.3%2
Green19.7%4
Conservative16.7%0
Lib Dem14.1%3
Other2.5%0
Next election
6 May 2027
17 of 51 seats up, elected by thirds
Largest party
Labour 24
2 short of the 26 needed for a majority
Voted Leave in 2016
54%
GB 52%
Wards
Who holds each ward
LabourConservativeLib DemReformGreen
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 17 wards
Councillors and last results
Select a ward for its full results, candidates and last by-election.
| Ward and councillors | Last election |
|---|---|
| Banister & Polygon Pat Evemy, Misty Burgess, Vivienne Windle | 7 May 2026 Green 38.7% lead 11.3 pts |
| Bargate Ginnie Lambert, Sarah Bogle, Luke Reynolds | 7 May 2026 Green 27.9% lead 1.4 pts |
| Bassett Sarah Wood, Richard Blackman, Sam Chapman | 7 May 2026 Lib Dem 39.1% lead 16.6 pts |
| Bevois Paul Kenny, Jacqui Rayment, Toqeer Kataria | 7 May 2026 Labour 31.3% lead 7.5 pts |
| Bitterne Park Phil Webb, Gordon Cooper, Amanda Barnes-Andrews | 7 May 2026 Labour 27.1% lead 3.3 pts |
| Coxford Philip Crook, Rebecca Greenhalgh, Rebecca McCreanor | 7 May 2026 Reform 39.8% lead 20.9 pts |
| Freemantle Dave Shields, Sam Pryce, Christie Lambert | 7 May 2026 Green 31.1% lead 2.1 pts |
| Harefield Rob Harwood, Peter Baillie, Richard Piaktiewicz | 7 May 2026 Reform 33.4% lead 6.7 pts |
| Millbrook Christian Cox, Steven Galton, Ross Mould | 7 May 2026 Reform 28.6% lead 0.8 pts |
| Peartree Soham Bandyopadhyay, Simon Letts, Eamonn Keogh | 7 May 2026 Reform 31.4% lead 2.0 pts |
| Portswood Lori Foster, John Savage, Kat Barbour | 7 May 2026 Green 38.6% lead 15.3 pts |
| Redbridge Sally Goodfellow, John Edwards, Eugene McManus | 7 May 2026 Reform 40.1% lead 20.6 pts |
| Shirley Chris Shank, Rebecca McCreanor, Alice Kloker | 7 May 2026 Lib Dem 28.6% lead 3.3 pts |
| Sholing Jaden Beaurain, James Baillie, Sarah Powell-Vaughan | 7 May 2026 Reform 37.1% lead 14.4 pts |
| Swaythling Thomas Gravatt, Lorna Fielker, Jon Walsh | 7 May 2026 Lib Dem 33.4% lead 11.0 pts |
| Thornhill Tim Kiff-Munds, Josh Allen, Yvonne Frampton | 7 May 2026 Reform 41.6% lead 20.1 pts |
| Woolston Ryan Collett, Rob Stead, Warwick Payne | 7 May 2026 Reform 35.5% lead 12.2 pts |
Banister & Polygon
Misty Burgess GreenPat Evemy LabourVivienne Windle Labour
Last scheduled election, 7 May 2026
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Misty Calanthia Delamothe Burgess Elected | Green | 1,183 | 38.7% |
| Steve Leggett | Labour | 839 | 27.4% |
| Toriola Isaiah Coker | Reform | 415 | 13.6% |
| Sarah Baillie | Conservative | 356 | 11.6% |
| Reuben Hinchliffe | Lib Dem | 182 | 5.9% |
| John Dominic Cooney | Independent | 84 | 2.7% |
Bargate
Ginnie Lambert LabourLuke Reynolds GreenSarah Bogle Labour
Last scheduled election, 7 May 2026
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Luke Reynolds Elected | Green | 702 | 27.9% |
| John Noon | Labour | 665 | 26.5% |
| Kevin Alan Masters | Reform | 501 | 19.9% |
| Adrian Ford | Lib Dem | 354 | 14.1% |
| Ivan William White | Conservative | 262 | 10.4% |
| Donna Dee | Trade Unionist and Socialist Coalition | 29 | 1.2% |
Bassett
Richard Blackman Lib DemSam Chapman Lib DemSarah Wood Lib Dem
Last scheduled election, 7 May 2026
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sam Philip Chapman Elected | Lib Dem | 1,596 | 39.1% |
| Amanda Jane Guest | Conservative | 919 | 22.5% |
| Kurosh James Shadmand | Reform | 755 | 18.5% |
| Bobby Grigore | Green | 467 | 11.4% |
| Robert Quillan Wolfe | Labour | 321 | 7.9% |
| Nick Davies | Trade Unionist and Socialist Coalition | 27 | 0.7% |
Bevois
Jacqui Rayment LabourPaul Kenny LabourToqeer Kataria Labour
Last scheduled election, 7 May 2026
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Paul Kenny Elected | Labour | 972 | 31.3% |
| Nadia Noreen Ditta | Trade Unionist and Socialist Coalition | 739 | 23.8% |
| Amy Sefton-Thake | Green | 690 | 22.2% |
| Dennis Steas | Reform | 274 | 8.8% |
| Abdiwali Mahmud Elmi | Lib Dem | 233 | 7.5% |
| Richard Arthur Palmer | Conservative | 194 | 6.3% |
Bitterne Park
Amanda Barnes-Andrews LabourGordon Cooper LabourPhil Webb Labour
Last scheduled election, 7 May 2026
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Phil Webb Elected | Labour | 1,290 | 27.1% |
| David John Fuller | Conservative | 1,132 | 23.8% |
| Trecious Chitsika | Reform | 962 | 20.2% |
| Lindsi Bluemel | Green | 709 | 14.9% |
| Tony Bunday | Lib Dem | 646 | 13.6% |
| Nick Chaffey | Trade Unionist and Socialist Coalition | 26 | 0.5% |
Coxford
Philip Crook ReformRebecca Greenhalgh LabourRebecca McCreanor Lib Dem
Last scheduled election, 7 May 2026
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Philip Edward Crook Elected | Reform | 1,416 | 39.8% |
| Paul James Patrick Nolan | Conservative | 673 | 18.9% |
| Gwen Gordon | Labour | 653 | 18.3% |
| Ronald Nicholas Meldrum | Green | 464 | 13.0% |
| Peter Graham Galton | Lib Dem | 327 | 9.2% |
| Maggie Fricker | Trade Unionist and Socialist Coalition | 26 | 0.7% |
Freemantle
Christie Lambert LabourDave Shields LabourSam Pryce Green
Last scheduled election, 7 May 2026
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sam Pryce Elected | Green | 1,136 | 31.1% |
| Pam Kenny | Labour | 1,060 | 29.0% |
| Philip Small | Reform | 711 | 19.5% |
| Diana June Galton | Conservative | 447 | 12.2% |
| Max Dylan Hayman | Lib Dem | 269 | 7.4% |
| Catherine Clarke | Trade Unionist and Socialist Coalition | 32 | 0.9% |
Harefield
Peter Baillie ConservativeRichard Piaktiewicz ReformRob Harwood Conservative
Last scheduled election, 7 May 2026
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Richard Piatkewicz Elected | Reform | 1,185 | 33.4% |
| Callum Daniel John Ford | Conservative | 949 | 26.7% |
| Daniel John Jeffery | Labour | 613 | 17.3% |
| Christopher Francis Bluemel | Green | 489 | 13.8% |
| Martyn Cooper | Lib Dem | 302 | 8.5% |
| Graham Michael Henry | Trade Unionist and Socialist Coalition | 15 | 0.4% |
Millbrook
Christian Cox LabourRoss Mould ReformSteven Galton Conservative
Last scheduled election, 7 May 2026
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ross Ronald Mould Elected | Reform | 869 | 28.6% |
| Jeremy Moulton | Conservative | 845 | 27.8% |
| Anwar Jawula | Labour | 607 | 20.0% |
| Richard William Fricker | Green | 479 | 15.8% |
| Ellen McGeorge | Lib Dem | 217 | 7.1% |
| Andrew David Howe | Trade Unionist and Socialist Coalition | 22 | 0.7% |
Peartree
Eamonn Keogh LabourSimon Letts LabourSoham Bandyopadhyay Reform
Last scheduled election, 7 May 2026
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Soham Bandyopadhyay Elected | Reform | 1,354 | 31.4% |
| Alex Houghton | Conservative | 1,265 | 29.4% |
| Sue Blatchford | Labour | 765 | 17.8% |
| Lee Ingram | Green | 654 | 15.2% |
| Robert William Naish | Lib Dem | 252 | 5.8% |
| Mike Marx | Trade Unionist and Socialist Coalition | 19 | 0.4% |
Portswood
John Savage LabourKat Barbour GreenLori Foster Green
Last scheduled election, 7 May 2026
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lori Foster Elected | Green | 1,432 | 38.6% |
| Marie Finn | Labour | 864 | 23.3% |
| Matthew William Bunday | Lib Dem | 718 | 19.4% |
| David Howarth Chapman | Reform | 427 | 11.5% |
| Nick Moulton | Conservative | 244 | 6.6% |
| Tony Twine | Trade Unionist and Socialist Coalition | 22 | 0.6% |
Redbridge
Eugene McManus LabourJohn Edwards ReformSally Goodfellow Labour
Last scheduled election, 7 May 2026
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| John Peter Edwards Elected | Reform | 1,144 | 40.1% |
| Adrian Pimley | Labour | 557 | 19.5% |
| Andrew Pope | Independent Network | 365 | 12.8% |
| Lisa Marie Fricker | Green | 344 | 12.1% |
| Dave Smith | Conservative | 290 | 10.2% |
| Simon David Stokes | Lib Dem | 145 | 5.1% |
| Pete Wyatt | Trade Unionist and Socialist Coalition | 5 | 0.2% |
Shirley
Alice Kloker LabourChris Shank Lib DemRebecca McCreanor Lib Dem
Last scheduled election, 7 May 2026
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rebecca May McCreanor Elected | Lib Dem | 1,229 | 28.6% |
| Alex Winning | Labour | 1,088 | 25.3% |
| Joanne Clements | Green | 811 | 18.9% |
| Paul Chance | Reform | 789 | 18.4% |
| Hilary Moulton | Conservative | 380 | 8.8% |
Last by-election, 26 February 2026
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chris Shank Elected | Lib Dem | 975 | 27.3% |
| James Clark | Labour | 954 | 26.7% |
| Paul Chance | Reform | 681 | 19.0% |
| Joanne Clements | Green | 539 | 15.1% |
| Andy Palmer | Conservative | 288 | 8.1% |
| Andrew Pope | Independent Network | 122 | 3.4% |
| David Cowley | Trade Unionist and Socialist Coalition | 16 | 0.4% |
Sholing
Jaden Beaurain ConservativeJames Baillie ConservativeSarah Powell-Vaughan Reform
Last scheduled election, 7 May 2026
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sarah Marie Powell-Vaughan Elected | Reform | 1,434 | 37.1% |
| Andy Palmer | Conservative | 878 | 22.7% |
| Charlotte Louise Parkin | Labour | 563 | 14.6% |
| Neil Kelly | Green | 498 | 12.9% |
| Sharon Pamela Hopkins | Lib Dem | 489 | 12.7% |
Swaythling
Jon Walsh Lib DemLorna Fielker LabourThomas Gravatt Lib Dem
Last scheduled election, 7 May 2026
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jon Walsh Elected | Lib Dem | 1,029 | 33.4% |
| Angela Mary Cotton | Green | 691 | 22.4% |
| Bruce Adam Robinson | Reform | 680 | 22.1% |
| Amelia Tamblyn | Labour | 426 | 13.8% |
| Pritheepal Roath | Conservative | 231 | 7.5% |
| Fintan Liam Broderick | Trade Unionist and Socialist Coalition | 21 | 0.7% |
Thornhill
Josh Allen LabourTim Kiff-Munds ReformYvonne Frampton Labour
Last scheduled election, 7 May 2026
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tim Kiff-Munds Elected | Reform | 1,215 | 41.6% |
| Andy Frampton | Labour | 627 | 21.5% |
| Matt Jones | Conservative | 456 | 15.6% |
| Jodie Luke Copeland | Green | 403 | 13.8% |
| Edward Bolton | Lib Dem | 187 | 6.4% |
| Tim Cutter | Trade Unionist and Socialist Coalition | 34 | 1.2% |
Woolston
Rob Stead ConservativeRyan Collett ReformWarwick Payne Labour
Last scheduled election, 7 May 2026
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ryan James Collett Elected | Reform | 1,220 | 35.5% |
| Victoria Ugwoeme | Labour | 799 | 23.3% |
| Carmel Dominique Herrigan | Green | 598 | 17.4% |
| Scott William Davis | Conservative | 492 | 14.3% |
| Francis Eric George Hedley | Lib Dem | 272 | 7.9% |
| Sue Atkins | Trade Unionist and Socialist Coalition | 53 | 1.5% |
Next election
Seats up on 6 May 2027
17 of 51 seats are up. Seats held now, by party:
Labour 10 Lib Dem 3 Conservative 3 Green 1
| Ward | Councillor whose term ends |
|---|---|
| Banister & Polygon | Pat Evemy Labour |
| Bargate | Sarah Bogle Labour |
| Bassett | Richard Blackman Lib Dem |
| Bevois | Toqeer Kataria Labour |
| Bitterne Park | Amanda Barnes-Andrews Labour |
| Coxford | Rebecca McCreanor Lib Dem |
| Freemantle | Dave Shields Labour |
| Harefield | Peter Baillie Conservative |
| Millbrook | Steven Galton Conservative |
| Peartree | Eamonn Keogh Labour |
| Portswood | Kat Barbour Green |
| Redbridge | Sally Goodfellow Labour |
| Shirley | Chris Shank Lib Dem |
| Sholing | James Baillie Conservative |
| Swaythling | Lorna Fielker Labour |
| Thornhill | Yvonne Frampton Labour |
| Woolston | Warwick Payne Labour |
Term end dates from Open Council Data.
By-elections
Every council by-election since 2021
3 by-elections since July 2021, 2 of them gains.
| Date | Ward | Result | Winner's share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 26 February 2026 | Shirley | Lib Dem hold | 27.3% |
| 10 October 2024 | Shirley | Lib Dem gain from Labour | |
| 1 December 2022 | Bitterne | Labour gain from Conservative |
Parliament
Parliamentary constituencies
| Constituency | Share of council | 2024 winner | Projected now |
|---|---|---|---|
| Southampton Itchen | 45% | Labour | Labour 31% |
| Southampton Test | 43% | Labour | Labour 32% |
| Romsey and Southampton North | 12% | Conservative | Conservative 36% |
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 Southampton
248,925 residents in 102,318 households
Voted Leave in 2016
54% 2 above GB
Degree or higher
32% 2 below GB
No qualifications
17% 1 below GB
Own their home
48% 13 below GB
Rent from a council or housing association
22% 5 above GB
Rent privately
29% 9 above GB
Aged 15 to 34
40% 9 above GB
Aged 65 and over
17% 5 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.