Conservatives Keep Firm Grip on Havant After Local Elections
The Conservative Party has reinforced its hold on Havant Borough Council, dominating yesterday’s local elections.
Conservatives Sweep the Board
By the early hours of Friday, May 4th, the final results sealed the deal: Conservatives snatched 13 of the 15 seats contested. That’s a two-seat gain, wrested from UKIP, who lost ground.
Election Numbers and Turnout
- 52 candidates battled for 15 seats — one per ward, plus an extra for a vacancy in Hayling West.
- Final Council tally: Conservatives 31, Labour 2, Independents 2, UKIP 2, Lib Dems 1.
- Before this, Conservatives held 28 seats; UKIP had 4; Labour 2; Independents 2; Lib Dems 1.
- Voter turnout was just 28.78%, showing limited local engagement.
What It Means for Havant
The Tories remain comfortably in the driving seat, boosting their influence while UKIP’s presence dwindles. A clear signal of shifting local loyalties as the Conservatives tighten their grip on council power.
