Democracy
End Mayor delay costing our area millions
The recent budget has made the case for electing the new Mayor of Hampshire and the Solent in 2027 rather than 2028 even stronger.
29 Oct 2026
Let Hampshire Vote
Democracy delayed is democracy denied.
Elections should only be delayed in exceptional circumstances – like a war or pandemic.
Yet, this Labour government – in a stitch-up with the Conservatives – keep denying the people of Hampshire their right to choose who governs them.
First, they delayed the County Council elections in May 2025.
Then, they cancelled the Mayoral election scheduled for May 2026.
And now, sensationally, the government has said it will consider delaying the County Council and City Council elections by another year.
To delay elections again would be an insult to the electors of Hampshire.
The Liberal Democrats opposed all the previous elections being cancelled. They will not be requesting a delay to Winchester City Council's elections. And they will fight for the people of Hampshire to have their say.
Don't Delay Our Elections
We, the undersigned, demand that Hampshire Conservatives and the Labour government allow the people of Hampshire to have their vote
Let Hampshire Vote
Fresh uncertainty over Hampshire council shake-up as mayoral election delayed
Hampshire's council reorganisation remains under review, with a decision now expected by early 2027. Meanwhile, Lib Dem mayoral candidate Martin Tod has warned that delaying the region's first mayoral election could cost up to £180 million.
29 Oct 2026
Keep it local
It’s not the plan we wanted or the process we wanted, but the needs of residents have to come first.
The government's plans for Local Government Reorganisation won't solve the problems facing local government - and risks being a huge distraction for years to come.
25 Mar 2026