In 2022, the unparished area around Eastleigh town centre gained local councils for the first time – the separate Eastleigh Town Council and Boyatt Wood Parish Council. Each council has operated mostly independently until a Community Governance Review in 2025 recommended that they merge, creating a larger Eastleigh Town Council for the whole area in 2026. This new council has seven wards with 22 councillors in total, and will have its first full set of elections on 7th May 2026.
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Includes the Town Centre and the surrounding terraces, as well as Campbell Road and Dutton Lane just across the railway line.
Outside of the town centre, local amenities in this ward include ETCH, The Hub and Bishopstoke Road Recreation Ground, the Community Garden, Cranbury Community Centre, and the Scouts' Centenary Hall.
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Peter ran his own successful business and raised his family in Fair Oak, where he was also a parish councillor. He moved to the town centre to enjoy his retirement, while continuing to serve on the local council. He is standing for re-election to Eastleigh Town Council.
Jon has lived in Eastleigh for over 30 years. He is a long-serving member of Eastleigh Lions, and former a councillor with Eastleigh Borough and Bishopstoke Parish councils. He works in IT Governance, Risk and Compliance, and enjoys gardening and swimming. He is keen to support ETC with the Asset Transfer Programme linked with local government reorganisation.
Anne has lived in Eastleigh nearly 50 years, and has extensive experience as a parish and former borough councillor. She is excited about Eastleigh Town Council’s achievements and looks forward to sharing her experience and insights from her terms as borough portfolio holder and HALC Chair.
Encompasses the roads south east of Broadlands Avenue, the Ruskin Road Estate and Twyford Road.
Local amenities include the St Catherine's Road allotments, Lawn Road Recreation Ground, and the local centre on Shakespeare Road.
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Dan has lived in Eastleigh for 9 years and works as a Modern Languages teacher. He enjoys spending time on his allotment, and is passionate about his local area.
Includes all the roads west of Woodside Avenue, most of the Broadlands Avenue estate, and all roads between Shakespeare Road and the Chandler's Ford railway line.
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Janice has lived in Boyatt Wood for 24 years. Her two children grew up here, and attended local schools. Since retiring, she has been following her passions of yoga, crafting, nature and travelling in her motohome. She is known for her Gentle Yoga classes and post box toppers in Bosville.
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Mark has lived in Eastleigh for over 20 years. He enjoys walking and gaming, and does yoga to stay flexible. He works as a Software Engineer for IBM in Hursley. Mark says he'll do all he can to ensure that our town council stays well-run, and focused on delivering the right balance of services to the local community.
Ramesh has lived in Boyatt Wood for nearly 50 years and very much a part of the local community. He worked as a bus driver for 40 years, and is a key member of Eastleigh's Asian Welfare and Cultural Association (AWCA).
Brookwood ward covers the neighbourhoods between Leigh Road and the Chandler's Ford railway line, including Newtown, Bakers Quarter, Causton Gardens and Kipling Road.
Local amenities in this ward include the Woodside allotments, Brookwood Cemetery, Leigh Road Recreation Ground, and The Point theatre.
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Janis is a business and management specialist who has worked in the public, private and charity sectors. She is now retired and has lived in Eastleigh for the last 11 years. She is keen to promote the development of jobs and community in Eastleigh and to encourage social investment for all ages and interests.
Mark lives in the Newtown area and works as a Software Developer. He is a borough councillor for Eastleigh Central.
Tanya lives in the centre of Eastleigh and is passionate about local community groups and democratic engagement. She is a borough and county councillor for Eastleigh North.
This ward brings the Pirelli and Sirocco Park estates together with the roads bounded by Passfield Avenue, Derby Road and Nutbeem Road.
Eastleigh Town Council's offices and the Cable Works Community Centre reside in this ward, along with Grantham Green, Pirelli Park, and Conduct Gardens, plus the Girl Guides' Hoddinott Community Centre.
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Alex is a local campaigner working hard all year round to make Eastleigh a town to be proud of. He's been a borough councillor since 2018, where he is Chair of the Eastleigh Local Area Committee and Vice Chair of Audit and Resources Committee. He's also a governor at Nightingale Primary School.
Wayne is born and bred in Eastleigh, and deeply involved in the local community. He has been a borough councillor for 44 years, a county councillor for nine years, and served on Chandler's Ford Parish. He is standing for re-election to Eastleigh Town Council.
Priya lives locally in Cable ward and works as an engineering leader for a national retail corporation headquartered in Eastleigh. She is experienced in managing budgets and complex projects. She is re-standing for election to Eastleigh Town Council to safeguard Eastleigh’s identity, champion our green spaces and keep building a stronger community.
Chestnut is the largest Town Council ward by area, encompassing Lakeside County Park (including the Lakeside Miniature Railway!), the western side of Itchen Valley Country Park and Southampton Airport. The residential areas include all the roads south of Derby Road, including the Lakeside estate, Monks Way, Ovington Gardens, Cherbourg Road, and Burns Road.
Besides those mentioned above, local amenities found in Chestnut include Barton Peveril and Eastleigh colleges, Crestwood Community School, four allotment sites, and Maple Square.
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Paul has lived in Eastleigh for over 30 years and works as a train driver. He has served as a borough councillor for 16 years – including a term as Deputy Leader and several cabinet positions – and a parish councillor in Chandler's Ford. He has extensive knowledge of the town, its development and local community groups and amenities, which has been invaluable for Eastleigh Town Council's Asset Transfer Programme. Paul is standing for re-election to Eastleigh Town Council.
Ben lives in the centre of Eastleigh town and is a partner for a law firm based in Dorchester. He is an experience property lawyer, and is keen to get involved with overseeing the management of local town community buildings and open spaces.
Henry is a local volunteer coordinator and printshop supervisor. He studied History at university and has extensive experience in community engagement.
Lloyd lives in central Eastleigh with his wife and children, and runs his own landscaping firm. He enjoys spending time on his allotment. He is standing for re-election to Eastleigh Town Council.
The ward incorporates the Nightingale Roads and North Stoneham Park estate.
Fleming Park is in this ward, which includes Places Leisure, the paddling pool, outdoor sports pitches, and the Bowling Club. Other open spaces include the old golf course, Avenue Park (including the Stoneham War Shrine), the North Stoneham Park meadows and playground, and the Passfield Avenue fair ground. You'll also find The Pavilion on the Park, YMCA Eastleigh, and Chestnut Avenue allotments.
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Ellie is a local pharmacist, Scout leader, wife and mummy to two young boys, which keeps her very busy! She has lived in Eastleigh for five years and feels called to serve her local community. She has a genuine love and passion for people.
Alex lives in North Stoneham Park, moving from Southampton in 2021. He has experience in community engagement, needs analysis and working with people from all backgrounds. He has served as Vice Chair of Eastleigh Town Council and chaired the Policy & Finance Committee since 2023.
Gaz is proud Eastleigh resident and the current Chair of Eastleigh Town Council. He works as an Air Traffic Controller, which demands good communication, judgement, and teamwork. He is a trustee of the North Stoneham Community Group and loves to get stuck in with local events.