UK Parliamentary election (general election)
Members of Parliament (MPs) are elected to Parliament for a five year period.
However, the Government may hold a Parliamentary election at any time within the five year period.
All MPs are elected at the same time. If a seat falls vacant between the elections, then a by-election is held in that constituency.
The most recent general election was held in December 2019.
District council elections
East Hampshire District Council has 43 elected district councillors each representing 1 of 31 wards within the East Hampshire area.
Electors vote for the candidates who are standing for the ward they are registered within.
There are currently no district council elections planned in 2024.
Parish council elections
Parish councils are responsible for services such as allotments, bus shelters, cemeteries, community centres, footpaths, public clocks, public conveniences, recreation facilities and war memorials.
Each Parish council covers a small area – usually about one or two villages. Elections are held every four years. If a seat falls vacant between the elections, then a by-election may be held in that parish.
Police and Crime Commissioner election
Police and Crime Commissioners replaced local police authorities in 2012. Police and Crime Commissioners are responsible for holding the police to account for the public.
The next election for the Police and Crime Commissioner will take place on 2 May 2024.