- Council Control: Min Con
- Conservatives 24
- Labour 1
- Liberal Democrats 14
- Green 2
- Reform UK 2
- Other 5
Independent 4, non-aligned 1. South west Hampshire, including the settlements on the west side of the Solent and some outlying Southampton areas.
The government proposes to abolish the council in 2027, with most forming part of a new unitary Mid Hampshire council, and four parishes forming part of South West Hampshire. Richard Young (Marchwood and Eling) moved from Conservative to Reform UK in March 2026.
Next local elections
2027
Election cycle
Full
Local authority type
District
Address
Apple Tree Court, Lyndhurst SO43 7PA
Phone
023 8028 5000
Website
http://www.newforest.gov.uk/
Council Tax (Band D)
£2419.76
Upper tier authority
Hampshire
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