- Council Control: Lab
- Conservatives 9
- Labour 31
- Liberal Democrats 7
- Green 2
- Reform UK 1
- Other 1
Independent 1. Hampshire port city, still very important for the ocean cruise liner industry. The home of two universities.
The Liberal Democrats held a seat in Shirley at a byelection on 26 February. Sarah Powell-Vaughan (Sholing) moved from Conservative to Reform UK in February 2026. Lee Whitbread (Redbridge) was suspended by Labour in February 2026.
Next local elections
2026
Election cycle
Thirds
Local authority type
Unitary
Address
Civic Centre, Southampton SO14 7LY
Phone
02380 223855
Website
http://www.southampton.gov.uk/
Council Tax (Band D)
£2266.44
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