VOTERS across Test Valley are heading to the polls for high‑stakes Hampshire County Council elections that will decide who represents the area at county level.
All seven of the county council divisions covering Test Valley are up for election, in a contest that will help shape decisions on key services including education, roads and social care.
What is the current make‑up of Test Valley’s county council seats?
Going into today’s poll, Test Valley’s seven Hampshire County Council divisions are represented by five Conservative councillors and two Liberal Democrat councillors.
This means the Conservatives currently dominate the area’s voice at county level, but the Liberal Democrats are targeting key Andover and Romsey seats as they look to make gains when the votes are counted.
A change in just a small number of divisions could significantly alter the political balance of Test Valley’s representation on the county council and influence who has the strongest say over local priorities.
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What are the Test Valley divisions?
Elections are taking place across the seven Hampshire County Council divisions that cover the Test Valley area: Andover North, Andover South, Andover West, Baddesley, Romsey Rural, Romsey Town and Test Valley Central.
Together, these seven seats determine how Test Valley is represented on Hampshire County Council, which oversees major services such as schools, highways and social care for local residents.
When are results expected?
Polling stations are open today (Thursday) from 7am to 10pm across Test Valley.
Once voting ends at 10pm, ballot boxes will be taken to the count and votes for the Hampshire County Council divisions will be tallied overnight, with declarations expected in the early hours of Friday.
Results for each division are due to be published online as they are announced, with all seven Test Valley seats expected to be declared by later on Friday, subject to any recounts or delays.
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