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Fareham Councillors, MPs & How to Register to Vote

Fareham Borough has 32 borough councillors, and your MP depends on your address. Here is how to find your councillors and MP, register to vote and attend a meeting.

Fareham.co Editorial5 October 2026

How do I find my ward councillor in Fareham?

Fareham Borough Council publishes a list of councillors by ward on its democracy website, with contact details for each. If you are not sure which ward you live in, the council's elections and voting page links to an interactive Ward Finder and a downloadable PDF map of the borough's wards. The council's council page says Fareham has 32 borough councillors, who all attend full Council meetings.

Borough and county elections were both held on Thursday 7 May 2026, according to the elections page. A by-election is due on Thursday 19 November 2026 in the Portchester Wicor ward after a councillor resigned, as the council announced on 2 October 2026.

How do I find my Hampshire county councillor?

County councillors are separate from borough councillors. They represent a county division, and they deal with matters such as roads, libraries and schools. Hampshire County Council has a Find Councillor tool where you can search by name, division or postcode.

Which MP covers my part of Fareham?

Your MP depends on which parliamentary constituency your address is in, and the borough is not all in one. To find yours, use the House of Commons constituency search on the UK Parliament website with your postcode. The council's elections and voting page also links to a list of MPs. Parliament's pages give the current MP and party for each constituency, which can change between elections.

How do I register to vote in Fareham?

Register online at gov.uk/register-to-vote. The government says it takes about five minutes, and you will normally need your date of birth, your address and, if you have one, your National Insurance number. You can still register without a National Insurance number. In England you can register from the age of 16. You normally only need to register once, unless your details change. If you cannot use the online service, paper forms are available through the same page.

The council's elections team can help. Phone 01329 824588 or email elections@fareham.gov.uk. Its hours are Monday to Thursday 8.45am to 5.15pm and Friday 8.45am to 4.45pm.

At a polling station you must show an accepted form of photographic identification. Polls are open from 7am to 10pm. You can only vote at the station named on your poll card, and the council has a "Where do I vote?" tool to check.

Where are council meetings held in Fareham?

Fareham Borough Council meets at the Civic Offices, Civic Way, Fareham, PO16 7AZ. Full Council meets seven times a year in the Council Chamber, and meetings are open to the public. Committee meetings are held in the evenings and are generally open to the public too. The council says the Civic Offices are open outside normal hours so that residents can attend. The Planning Committee normally meets once a month and has nine members. Dates, agendas and minutes are on the council's meetings website.

If you want to speak, you can make a deputation, which the council describes as a way for people with a vested interest in the borough to address Council on matters within its powers. Requests must reach Democratic Services by noon, two working days before the meeting. Speakers get a maximum of 10 minutes, or 1,300 words for a written statement. Deputations cannot be made at the Annual Council meeting in May. Contact Democratic Services on 01329 824581 or democraticservices@fareham.gov.uk.

What is happening with local government reorganisation in Hampshire?

Fareham Borough Council's local government reorganisation page says the Government confirmed on 25 March 2026 that five new unitary authorities would serve Hampshire and the Isle of Wight from April 2028, with Fareham in a South East Hampshire authority alongside Gosport, Havant and Portsmouth.

Then, in a statement on 7 September 2026, the council said the Government had withdrawn its decision for Hampshire and would undertake a further review following legal advice. The council said it is awaiting clarification from Government on what the review means and on the timetable for future decisions. Its statement does not announce any change to services, council tax or elections, and this guide describes Fareham's councils as they stand today. The full statement is on the council's website.

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Frequently asked questions

Who is my MP in Fareham?
It depends on which parliamentary constituency your address is in. Use the House of Commons constituency search on the UK Parliament website with your postcode.
How do I find my councillor?
Use Fareham Borough Council's councillors-by-ward list for borough councillors, and Hampshire County Council's Find Councillor tool for your county councillor.
How do I register to vote?
Online at gov.uk/register-to-vote. It takes about five minutes and you need your date of birth, address and, if you have one, your National Insurance number.
Is Fareham joining a new unitary council in 2028?
The Government confirmed that plan on 25 March 2026 but withdrew its decision for further review, according to the council's statement of 7 September 2026. The council is awaiting clarification on the timetable.