Havant MP, Councillors & How to Register to Vote

Who is the MP for Havant?

Havant town is in the Havant parliamentary constituency, and the MP is Alan Mak, who sits as a Conservative. That comes from the UK Parliament's members database, which lists him as the current Member of Parliament for Havant, with a current membership status from 4 July 2024. The same database returns the Havant constituency when searching with PO9 postcodes in the town centre, Bedhampton and Leigh Park.

Havant Borough Council's current and future elections page explains that, following the 2023 Parliamentary Boundary Review, two constituencies cover the borough, Havant and Fareham and Waterlooville. Waterlooville is in the other one. Use the official Find MPs service to confirm yours by postcode. The council says the last general election was held on Thursday 4 July 2024 and the next is due in 2029.

How many councillors does Havant have and what are the wards?

Havant Borough Council has 36 councillors across 12 wards, as published on its elections page. The council elects one third of its councillors every three years, with no election in the fourth year, which it calls a fallow year, so one councillor from each ward retires in each election year. The last borough elections were held on Thursday 7 May 2026.

The wards that voted in May 2026, according to the council's election results page, were Bedhampton, Cowplain, Emsworth, Hart Plain, Havant St Faith's, Hayling East, Hayling West, Leigh Park Central and West Leigh, Leigh Park Hermitage, Purbrook, Stakes and Waterloo. Havant St Faith's, Bedhampton and the two Leigh Park wards are the ones whose names match the areas HavantHub covers. The council's pages do not list which streets fall in which ward, so use its where I live service, which can show councillors and MPs for your address, and our Leigh Park guide for the estate.

Who runs Havant Borough Council?

A council news item published on 5 June 2026 said Councillor Gillian Harris, who represents the Havant St Faith's ward, had been appointed Leader of Havant Borough Council, leading a Labour-led coalition with the Green Party and the Liberal Democrat group. Councillor Netty Shepherd was named Deputy Leader. Leaders and cabinets can change, so treat that as a snapshot and check the council's website for the current line-up.

How do I find my borough councillor?

The council's elections page points to its Your Councillors page, which lists each councillor and the ward they represent. Check it for the contact details of your ward councillors. You can also phone the council on 023 9244 6019, open 9am to 5pm Monday to Friday excluding bank holidays.

Who are my county councillors?

Hampshire County Council elects all of its councillors every four years, and the council says the Havant borough area is represented by 6 county councillors. The last county elections were also held on Thursday 7 May 2026. Find yours through the county's Your Councillors page. County councillors cover county services such as roads, street lighting and schools. Our report a problem guide shows which council handles what.

How do I register to vote in Havant?

Register online at GOV.UK. The council says it takes less than 5 minutes and you need your date of birth and national insurance number. GOV.UK says you normally only need to register once, but you must register again if you change your name, address or nationality. In England you can register from the age of 16, and the council says that to vote in a UK Parliamentary or local election you must be 18 or over on the day. Registering is free.

If you move house you need to register at the new address, which the council says is not done automatically when you tell it about council tax. If you need help, call the elections team on 02392 446225 or email elections.office@havant.gov.uk. The register is updated on the first working day of each month. If you are unsure whether you are registered, the council's register to vote page has a way to ask it to check.

How do I vote and what ID do I need?

You can vote at a polling station, by post, or by appointing a proxy. Polling stations are open from 7am to 10pm on polling day, and your poll card tells you where to go. You can also use Where do I vote, which the council links to. If you vote in person you must bring an accepted form of photo ID. The council says an expired photo ID still works if the photo is a good likeness, and you can apply for a free Voter Authority Certificate on GOV.UK if you have no suitable ID.

Where are election dates and results published?

The council's elections pages carry the details. Its current and future elections page says the next Police and Crime Commissioner election is scheduled for May 2028, and its election results page lists past results by ward. The statutory timetable for any election is published when it is called.