Independent 1. Named after the county town of Hampshire, but also including a large rural area in the Meon Valley; the district stretches to the edge of the Portsmouth conurbation.
The government proposes to abolish the council in 2027, with most forming part of a new unitary Mid Hampshire council, and one parish forming part of South East Hampshire.
Next local elections
2026
Election cycle
Thirds
Local authority type
District
Address
Colebrook Street, Winchester SO23 9LJ
Phone
01962 840222
Website
http://www.winchester.gov.uk/
Council Tax (Band D)
£2359.76
Upper tier authority
Hampshire