Alton Town - Emily Young

I live in Alton and I’m bringing up my children here. As a councillor on the District Council, I’m proud to have delivered improvements which make a real difference. That role has highlighted the significant impact that HCC has on the lives of local residents. 

I believe that Hampshire County Council is failing residents. It is failing our environment. It is failing to promote growth. Above all, its failure to manage its finances has led to unacceptable and drastic cuts in public services. 

I’m keen to use my professional skills and experience for the benefit of my neighbours - and play my part with (what I hope to be) a much enlarged group of Lib Dem councillors - to unlock the positive impact we believe HCC can have.

I fully support the Liberal Democrats’ priorities for Hampshire County Council:

Match housing-led demand and residents’ needs - especially for childcare, local NHS services, Adult Social Care & Special Educational Needs provision.

Rethink local development, so we can better respect our landscape.

Adopt a planned maintenance approach on pothole repairs

Alton Rural - Alex Ehrmann

I have lived in Ropley for over 25  very happy years. It has been a great place to bring up a family, work and enjoy so much of the fantastic aspects of Hampshire life.

While out talking to residents throughout the Alton Rural area, however, I hear the same frustrations and concerns about present life in Hampshire. People are fed up with the state of our roads and pavements, worry about further cuts to public services,  waiting times at GP surgeries and hospitals, and want to properly protect our precious environment. 

For too long the Conservatives running Hampshire County Council have taken local residents' votes for granted. But the results of the District council elections and the near elimination of the Conservatives' 22,000 majority in the General Election show that people have rightly had enough. 

We need a County Council that listens to you and acts genuinely on your behalf. A council where we can properly represent you and your interests so that you are part of making the decisions that affect us all. It's time for a change for the better in Hampshire: it's time for a Liberal-Democrat-led Hampshire County Council. Help me ensure Alton Rural is part of that change

Petersfield Butser - David Podger

I’m Hampshire born with strong Hampshire roots and have lived in Lovedean and Petersfield for over 20 years. 

I have been out speaking to residents on the door step since 2024 and am continuing in 2026. Wherever I go I hear the same concerns: the state of our roads and pavements, fears over further cuts to public services, waiting times at GP surgeries, threats to close recycling centres that are then mysteriously reversed.

For too long, the Conservatives have taken the votes of local residents for granted. But the results of the District Council election and near elimination of the Conservative’s 22,000 majority in the general election show that people have had enough.

Petersfield and Clanfield now have no Conservative District Councillors. I am working hard to ensure that there are no Conservative County Councillors in East Hampshire.

We need a County Council that trusts you more and really listens to you. A Council where you can be part of making the decisions that affect us all. It’s time for a change in Hampshire. It’s time for a Liberal Democrat-led Hampshire County Council.

Petersfield Hangers - Thomas Figgins

I was born in Petersfield and have had a strong connection to the local area from a young age, having first become politically engaged locally at 16 helping to work for a better deal for people in Petersfield and the Hangers.

I've served Petersfield already as a Town Councillor since June 2023 and have loved every chance to make a positive difference working for the betterment of our community. Knocking on doors to listen to residents is the most important thing to do, we want to make sure that we deliver on what is most important for people locally. Whether it's the state of potholes on our roads, bus routes being axed, GP waiting times or the appalling state of recycling we will always fight for you and your concerns.

For too long the Conservatives have taken locals for granted, acted with impunity and borderline recklessness with public services. However, the recent results in the general election have shown that people have rightly had enough of Conservative administrations.

We need a County Council that listens and delivers on what residents need. A council that doesn't run behind closed doors and away from locals but one that works hand in hand with people to ensure the best results for everyone. It's time for a new and improved Hampshire; It's time for a Liberal Democrat led Hampshire County Council. 

Liphook, Headley & Grayshott- Robert Smith

Residents of Liphook, Headley & Grayshott know when things aren’t working for them. Problems in accessing healthcare. Families struggle to get support for special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) and adult social care. Homes are built, but infrastructure never catches up. These aren’t political arguments. They’re everyday problems that people struggle with.

I’m standing because I believe that I and the Liberal Democrats can make a difference.

I’ve spent my career running complex organisations under financial pressure. As an internationally experienced CEO, I bring discipline, focus and delivery — exactly what Hampshire County Council needs as budgets tighten and council tax rises. I don’t manage decline; I solve problems.

I also understand this area. As a parish councillor in East Hampshire, I’ve worked on planning, highways and local priorities from the ground up. I see every day how county decisions affect village life.

And my commitment goes beyond politics. Through mediation, and volunteering for two support organisations, I’ve worked where early support matters most — reflecting Liberal Democrat values of a treating people fairly, compassion and strong communities.

There is a choice in 2026: more of the same reactive politics, or working for a fairer society, accountability and delivery. I’m ready to deliver for Liphook, Headley & Grayshott.

Whitehill & Bordon - Chris Botten

I have had 30 years as a committed campaigner, and an experienced district and town councillor.

With careers in education and the NHS I am particularly interested in ensuring communities get the infrastructure they need to thrive and prosper. 

I will fight for Whitehill and Bordon residents to ensure that services are the best they can be for everyone, in this rapidly expanding town

Catherington - Raja Ali

I live in Lovedean and share many local residents’ anxieties about the threats of over-development.

I think there is a much smarter way of delivering what our wider area needs - that’s why I believe that Hampshire County Council should change their approach. I believe that HCC is failing to protect our open spaces from predatory developers. And its failure to manage its finances has led to drastic cuts in public services. 

I have many years’ experience as an educator and as a business leader of both UK and international business.

I’m ready to apply my skills in (what I hope to be) a much enlarged group of Lib Dem county councillors - to enable a positive impact of HCC.

I fully support the Liberal Democrats’ priorities for Hampshire County Council:

Match smarter housing-led demand and residents’ needs - especially for rural buses, local NHS services, Adult Social Care & Special Educational Needs provision 

Rethink local development plans, so we can better respect our landscape and provide roads and transport fit for our future