The latest reporting says the Conservatives have lost control of Hampshire County Council, with the council set to have no overall majority.[1][9]
What the results show
- With 77 of 78 seats counted, the Conservatives have 27 seats, Liberal Democrats 26, and Reform UK 19—so no party reaches the 40-seat majority threshold.[1]
- This means Hampshire County Council will likely move to a minority administration or a coalition arrangement rather than single-party control.[1]
- Local coverage around the count also highlights Reform UK gains and Conservative losses, reflecting wider local-election shifts in the South of England.[9]
Election-related context (local races)
Some local reporting during/after the count notes close ward contests and individual seat changes (e.g., Liberal Democrats gaining in parts of the county, and Reform UK taking at least one seat from Conservatives).[2][3]
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Sources
Hampshire County Council's latest election results have seen the Conservatives...
www.hellorayo.co.ukBelow is the list of previous election results. If you have any queries regarding these results, please contact the Electoral Services team by email [email protected] or phone 01730 234350.
www.easthants.gov.ukHampshire County Council's latest election results have seen the Conservatives...
www.hellorayo.co.ukThe hampshire county council election results suggested the Conservatives could be 20 seats down as local election counts across the south of England were announced on the night of the 2026 polls. Seats were still to declare when the result picture emerged, and the party could still end up the large…
www.el-balad.comThe political landscape at Hampshire County Council has been dramatically reshaped following the local elections held on Thursday, May 7, 2026, with Reform UK making major gains and Labour reduced to just one seat after losing two of the three it previously held.
www.altonherald.comThe Conservatives have lost control of Hampshire County Council after nearly 30 years, which now has no overall majority. With 77 of 78 seats counted, the Conservatives have won 27, with the Lib Dems winning 26 and Reform UK 19. This means no party has reached the 40 seats needed for a majority and a party will either have to form a minority administration or enter a coalition with another party. Around the UK, Nigel Farage's Reform UK party has seen a surge in support, winning more than 300...
www.independent.co.ukThe Conservatives have lost control of Hampshire County Council, but both Reform UK and the Liberal Democrats have made gains. ITV News Meridian
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