Created in the 2023 boundary review, replacing Meon Valley.
Con held for 5 consecutive elections.
Damian Hinds
Conservative and Unionist PartyThe Rt Hon Damian Hinds is the Conservative MP for East Hampshire, and has been an MP continually since 6 May 2010.
MPs voted to pass the Tobacco and Vapes Bill at its final stage in the Commons. The Bill aims to create a 'smokefree generation' by gradually raising the legal age for buying tobacco so that those born after a certain date can never legally purchase it, representing the biggest public health intervention since the 2007 smoking ban.
MPs voted on whether to give the Tobacco and Vapes Bill its Second Reading, advancing legislation that would create a 'smoke-free generation' by progressively raising the legal age for buying tobacco so that anyone born after 2009 could never legally purchase cigarettes, while also cracking down on vaping among young people.
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Positive coverage
“Health charity celebrates 50th anniversary of changing lives” — Hampshire Chronicle
A marginal seat — won by just 1,275 votes (2.5%) in 2024. Covers Alton (East Hampshire), Horndean and Petersfield. Population 87,923, notably older (median age 47 vs 41 nationally). Recorded crime is 54% below the national average.
Hampshire woman runs London marathon after charity's life-changing impact on her mum
The News · 8 Apr 2026
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Sign up freeMedian Income▼
£31,400
per year (HMRC 2022-23)
Mean Income▼
£49,700
per year (HMRC 2022-23)
Businesses▼
4,965
VAT/PAYE registered (ONS 2024)
Schools▼
48
35 primary, 4 secondary, 9 other
Total Income Tax▼
£533m
from 52,000 taxpayers
Median Tax▼
£3,120
per taxpayer / year
Mean Tax
£10,300
per taxpayer / year
Source: HMRC Survey of Personal Incomes, tax year 2022-23. Allocated by taxpayer residence. Covers income tax only — excludes NI, VAT, and capital gains. Sample-based estimate (~8% confidence interval).
Attainment 8▼
49.9
average score (DfE)
GCSE Pass Rate▼
72.8%
5+ GCSEs 9-4 (DfE)
1 large town, 5 towns, 4 villages, rural areas — 92,648 total population
Source: ONS Built-Up Areas (Census 2021) + data.police.uk — crime rates are per 1,000 population (last 3 months)
Source: data.police.uk — street-level crime data aggregated from LSOA to constituency
28 councillors across 24 wards · Last elections: May 2024
| Ward | Party | Councillor | Elected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alton Amery | Liberal Democrats | Steve Hunt | May 2023 |
| Alton Ashdell | Liberal Democrats | Suzie Burns | May 2023 |
| Alton Eastbrooke | Labour Party | Barbara Tansey | May 2023 |
| Alton Holybourne | Conservative and Unionist Party | Graham Edward Hill | May 2023 |
| Alton Westbrooke | Liberal Democrats | Emily Catherine Young | May 2023 |
| Alton Whitedown | Liberal Democrats | Ginny Boxall | May 2023 |
| Alton Wooteys | Liberal Democrats | Warren Timothy Jerome Moore | May 2023 |
| Bentworth Froyle | Conservative and Unionist Party | Tony Costigan | May 2023 |
| Binsted Bentley Selborne | Conservative and Unionist Party | David Arnold Ashcroft | May 2023 |
| Conservative and Unionist Party | Phillip Davies | May 2023 | |
| Buriton East Meon | Conservative and Unionist Party | Rob Mocatta | May 2023 |
| Clanfield | Liberal Democrats | Christopher William James Tonge | May 2023 |
| Liberal Democrats | John David Smart | May 2023 | |
| Four Marks Medstead | Liberal Democrats | Roland Edwin Richardson | Feb 2024 |
| Froxfield Sheet Steep | Conservative and Unionist Party | Nick Drew | May 2023 |
| Horndean Catherington | Conservative and Unionist Party | Sara Elizabeth Schillemore | May 2023 |
| Horndean Downs | Green Party of England and Wales | James Edward Hogan | May 2023 |
| Horndean Kings Blendworth | Conservative and Unionist Party | Christopher David John Hatter | May 2023 |
| Conservative and Unionist Party | David Edward Evans | May 2023 | |
| Horndean Murray | Liberal Democrats | Elaine Woodard | May 2023 |
| Liss | Green Party of England and Wales | Ian James | May 2023 |
| Liberal Democrats | Roger Arthur Mullenger | May 2023 | |
| Oakley The Candovers | Basingstoke & Deane Independents | Julian Greenwood Jones | May 2024 |
| Petersfield Bell Hill | Independent Berwick Hills Resident | Jamie Matthews | May 2023 |
| Petersfield Causeway | Liberal Democrats | John Francis Hutchinson | May 2023 |
| Petersfield Heath | Liberal Democrats | Louise Bevan | May 2023 |
| Ropley Hawkley Hangers | Conservative and Unionist Party | Charles George Louisson | May 2023 |
| Rowlands Castle | Conservative and Unionist Party | Charlene Jeanette Maines | May 2023 |
Source: DCLEAPIL v1.0 by Jason Leman, LEAP (Andrew Teale) & Democracy Club. CC BY-SA 4.0. Data last refreshed: 1 Apr 2026.
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
✓ Won 2019 GEWon 2017 GEWon 2015 GEWon 2010 GE | Con | 18,509 | 37.0% |
| LD | 17,234 | 34.5% | |
| Ref | 6,476 | 12.9% | |
| Lab | 4,867 | 9.7% | |
| Green | 2,404 | 4.8% | |
| Ind | 364 | 0.7% | |
| Ind | 152 | 0.3% |
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
✓ Won 2024 GEWon 2017 GEWon 2015 GEWon 2010 GE | Con | 33,446 | 58.8% |
| LD | 13,750 | 24.2% | |
| Lab | 6,287 | 11.1% | |
| Green | 2,600 | 4.6% | |
| Ind | 616 | 1.1% | |
| Ind | 196 | 0.3% |
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
✓ Won 2024 GEWon 2019 GEWon 2015 GEWon 2010 GE | Con | 35,263 | 63.6% |
| Lab | 9,411 | 17.0% | |
| LD | 8,403 | 15.2% | |
| Green | 1,760 | 3.2% | |
| Ind | 571 | 1.0% |
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
✓ Won 2024 GEWon 2019 GEWon 2017 GEWon 2010 GE | Con | 31,334 | 60.7% |
| Ind | 6,187 | 12.0% | |
| LD | 5,732 | 11.1% | |
| Lab | 5,220 | 10.1% | |
| Green | 3,176 | 6.2% |
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
✓ Won 2024 GEWon 2019 GEWon 2017 GEWon 2015 GE | Con | 29,137 | 56.8% |
| LD | 15,640 | 30.5% | |
| Lab | 4,043 | 7.9% | |
| Ind | 1,477 | 2.9% | |
| Ind | 710 | 1.4% | |
| Ind | 310 | 0.6% |
Damian Hinds has not appeared in national political news coverage tracked by our system. This is common for backbench MPs who focus on constituency-level work rather than national policy debates.
23 articles hidden as not sufficiently relevant to this constituency
A 25-year-old woman from Liss in East Hampshire is running the London Marathon to raise funds and awareness for Hearing Dogs for Deaf People, a charity that transformed her mother's life by partnering her with a trained hearing dog. Iona herself has hereditary hearing loss and hopes her marathon effort will highlight the charity's life-changing impact on deaf individuals.
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Tourists are ignoring safety warnings at Butser Hill near Petersfield in East Hampshire to get close-up selfies with Highland cows that have gone viral on social media. The Highland cows, managed by Queen Elizabeth Country Park, are causing traffic congestion for locals and creating safety risks, including one incident where firefighters had to rescue visitors stuck on difficult terrain.
Alton-based Cardiac Health charity celebrated its 50th anniversary with an open day event attended by local dignitaries including MP Damian Hinds. The charity supports people with cardiac disease, cancer, pulmonary disease and frailty through exercise programmes and has been a key community health resource since 1976.
New Forest District Council has earmarked £2.45m for local government restructuring costs ahead of a major reorganisation in April 2028. The restructuring will split the council, with East Hampshire areas being paired with the remaining Forest area and rest of Test Valley under a new unified council.
New Forest District Council has set aside £2.45 million to manage risks associated with Hampshire's local government reorganisation, which will see the council split from April 2028. East Hampshire will be paired with the remaining Forest area and Test Valley under the new structure, though the council warns the overall reorganisation poses 'high risk and complexity' with potential impacts on staff retention and service delivery.
The Watercress Line heritage railway, which operates in East Hampshire, is hosting its Spring Steam Gala from April 24-26, featuring rare Victorian and historic steam locomotives and family activities along its 10-mile scenic route. The event showcases preserved engines including Furness Railway No. 20 (built 1863) and BR Standard 5 Class No. 73156, offering rides, tours, and exhibitions for enthusiasts and families.
The Watercress Line heritage railway in Alresford and Alton is hosting its Easter Bunny Train event from April 2-6, featuring a 10-mile steam train journey with family activities including Easter egg hunts, crafts, and character meet-and-greets. The event is a seasonal attraction for families and children in the East Hampshire area.
A 15-year-old from Alton, Jack Palmer, has been formally recognised for his swift actions in using a defibrillator to help save his neighbour's life following a cardiac emergency in December. The teenager was presented with a Chief's Commendation award by Hampshire and Isle of Wight Fire and Rescue Service, highlighting community resilience and quick-thinking in a medical crisis.
The Watercress Line heritage railway, located in East Hampshire, is hosting its Spring Steam Gala from April 24-26, featuring rare and historic steam locomotives, family activities, and guided tours along its 10-mile scenic route. The event celebrates railway heritage with locomotives including the 160-year-old Furness Railway No. 20 and visiting engines from other heritage railways.
Cobnor Activities Centre in Chichester Harbour has successfully supported 181 young people through UK Youth's 'Adventures Away from Home' programme, providing day visits and residential experiences for under-represented youth including Looked After Children and refugees. The programme, funded by DCMS, delivered significant measurable improvements in confidence, resilience and peer relationships among participants from across the local area.
The government has announced a local government reorganisation for Hampshire that will merge East Hampshire District Council with New Forest, Test Valley, and Winchester into a new unitary authority by 2028. The chosen model ranked third in a public consultation (28% positive), with constituents preferring alternative merger configurations.
Test Valley Borough Council leader Phil North has expressed disappointment over government devolution plans that will split Test Valley, with parts going to a South West Hampshire council and the remainder joining a Mid-Hampshire authority alongside East Hampshire and Winchester. The reorganisation represents the largest local government change in a generation and requires parliamentary approval.
The Watercress Line heritage railway in Hampshire is hosting its Spring Steam Gala, featuring a collection of historic locomotives including rare Victorian-era engines and visiting exhibits from other heritage railways. The three-day event offers rides, tours, and activities across the 10-mile route between Alresford and Alton.
A collision on the A3(M) northbound near Catherington caused partial road blockage and rush hour delays of approximately six minutes. The incident affected traffic between Horndean and Clanfield with average speeds reduced to 20 mph.
The Test Valley in Hampshire has been named one of the best places to live in the South East by the Sunday Times, praised for its natural beauty, countryside, villages, and community amenities. Petersfield was also mentioned as a Hampshire runner-up in the annual guide showcasing 72 top locations across the UK.
A six-car collision on the A3 northbound between Waterlooville and Petersfield caused one lane closure and significant traffic delays of around 60 minutes. Emergency services attended the scene, with National Highways managing the incident.
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