Summary of local borough election results 2024

UK Parliamentary General Election – 4 July 2024

 Following an announcement by the Prime Minister on 22 May 2024, Parliament will be dissolved on 30 May and a UK Parliamentary General Election will be held on Thursday 4 July 2024. 

Following the completion of the 2023 Review | Boundary Commission for England, the borough of Havant is now covered by two parliamentary constituencies, namely;:

  • Havant – consisting of:
    • Bedhampton
    • Emsworth
    • Hayling East
    • Hayling West
    • Havant St Faiths
    • Leigh Park Central & West Leigh
    • Leigh Park Hermitage
    • Purbrook
    • Stakes
  • Fareham & Waterlooville – consisting of:
    • Cowplain
    • Hart Plain
    • Waterloo

For details relating to the Fareham & Waterlooville Constituency, please go to: Elections and Voting (fareham.gov.uk)

Key dates for voters

  • Tuesday 18 June - register to vote by 11:59pm - Register to vote - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk)
  • Wednesday 19 June - 5:00pm deadline to submit completed application to vote by post or postal proxy
  • Wednesday 26 June - 5:00pm deadline to submit completed application to vote by appointing a proxy
  • Wednesday 26 June - 5:00pm deadline to apply for a Voter Authority Certificate ~ if you vote in a Polling Station and do not have one of the acceptable forms of photographic identification
  • Thursday 04 July - Polling Day (Polling stations open from 7:00am until 10:00pm)

Absent Voting Information

Key documents

Candidates and Agents

The Electoral Commission have published Guidance for Candidates and Agents at UK Parliamentary general elections in Great Britain for prospective Candidate and Agents on their website.

Postal Vote Opening Sessions

Sessions will be held at Public Service Plaza, Civic Centre Road, Havant PO9 2AX on the following dates.  

Unless otherwise stated, postal vote opening sessions will start at 12pm.

  • Friday 21 June
  • Monday 24 June
  • Tuesday 25 June
  • Wednesday 26 June
  • Thursday 27 June
  • Friday 28 June
  • Monday 1 July
  • Tuesday 2 July
  • Wednesday 3 July
  • Thursday 4 July at 4.30pm and approximately 9.30pm

Any questions or queries on the administration of the UK Parliamentary General Election being held in the Havant Constituency, please contact Electoral Services, on 02392 446225 or e-mail: elections.office@havant.gov.uk

Polling stations

**Your polling station may have changed**

Most people vote in person at a polling station. You can search for your polling station ahead of any upcoming election by visiting the Find your polling station | Where Do I Vote? website. You will also find this information on your poll card. 

You can also find your polling station by searching your address on this polling station map.

The UK Government has introduced a requirement for voters to show photo ID when voting at all polling stations in the borough. For more information - including accepted forms of photographic ID, go to  Accepted forms of photo ID | Electoral Commission.

FAQ’S - Upcoming elections

When will I receive my Poll Card?

Poll Cards will be sent out to Electors once the Notice of Election is published. You can call the team or email us if you are worried that you haven't received a Poll Card and you cannot find the information you need, please contact us on 02392 446225

I have lost my Poll Card - can I still vote?

If you have lost your poll card, you can still go to your polling station and tell the staff your full name and address you will be able to vote. You will need to have a recognised form of photo ID to vote though. A list of acceptable forms of photo ID can be found at: Accepted forms of photo ID | Electoral Commission.

I have not received information from the Candidates – where can I find out about them?

As a Council we must remain impartial and will not hold or distribute any information on behalf Candidates. Candidates and any party they represent are responsible for their own publicity and information.

Where can I find information about previous election results?

Results from previous elections can be found on our Election results web page.

If you have any queries regarding these results, please contact the Electoral Services team by email on elections.office@havant.gov.uk or by phone on 02392 446225