2026 Fareham Borough Council election

The 2026 Fareham Borough Council election will be held on 7 May 2026, alongside the other local elections across the United Kingdom being held on the same day, to elect 16 of 32 members of Fareham Borough Council in Hampshire, England.

Due to ongoing local government reorganisation, this will be the final election to Fareham Borough Council before it is abolished and replaced by a successor unitary authority. Elections to the successor authority are due to take place in 2027.

Summary

Background

In 2024, the Conservative Party retained control of the council.

Council composition

Changes 2024–2026:

• December 2024: Lisa Whittle (Liberal Democrats) leaves party to sit as an independent
• February 2025: Paul Whittle (Liberal Democrats) leaves party to sit as an independent
• May 2025: Lisa Whittle (Independent) and Paul Whittle (Independent) join Conservatives

Election result

Incumbents

Candidates

References