Hampshire County Council
Councillors:
78
Wards:
76
Committees:
49
Meetings (2026):
57
Meetings (2025):
155
Councillor Fran Carpenter
New Milton North, Milford & Hordle Ward - Hampshire
Councillor Fran Carpenter
Conservatives
Terms of Office
A councillor's term of office shows how long they have served on the council. Each term typically lasts 4 years.
First Elected: May 2017
Committee Memberships
Last 12 monthsCommittees are groups of councillors that meet regularly to make decisions and oversee specific areas of council business. Each committee has a different focus, such as planning, education, or finance.
Children and Young People Select Committee
Vice-Chairman 7 meetingsCounty Council
Committee Member 3 meetingsHealth and Adult Social Care Select Committee
Conservative Deputy 3 meetingsRegulatory Committee
Committee Member 3 meetingsCorporate Parenting Board
Vice-Chairman 2 meetingsEducation Advisory Panel
Vice-Chairman 2 meetingsHIWFRA Audit and Governance Committee
Conservative Deputy 2 meetingsHampshire and Isle of Wight Fire and Rescue Authority
Committee Member 2 meetingsUniversal Services Select Committee
Conservative Deputy 2 meetingsHIWFRA 3SFire CIC Stakeholder Committee
Vice-Chairman 1 meetingPast Meetings
Regulatory Committee
29th Oct 2025Wednesday, 10:00 AM
Ashburton Hall, Elizabeth II Court, The Castle, Winchester Role: Committee Member • Attendance: Present, as expectedRegulatory Committee
12th Nov 2025Wednesday, 10:00 AM
Mitchell Room - HCC Role: Committee Member • Attendance: ApologiesEducation Advisory Panel
19th Nov 2025Wednesday, 10:30 AM
Mitchell Room, EII Court, The Castle, Winchester Role: Committee Member • Attendance: Apologies, sent representativeHealth and Adult Social Care Select Committee
25th Nov 2025Tuesday, 10:00 AM
Ashburton Hall, Elizabeth II Court, The Castle, Winchester Role: Conservative Deputy • Attendance: Not requiredCounty Council
27th Nov 2025Thursday, 10:15 AM
Council Chamber - HCC Role: Committee Member • Attendance: Present, as expectedHIWFRA Audit and Governance Committee
5th Dec 2025Friday, 2:30 PM
Room X - Hampshire & IOW Fire & Police HQ, Eastleigh Role: Conservative Deputy • Attendance: Not requiredCorporate Parenting Board
10th Dec 2025Wednesday, 10:00 AM
Ashburton Hall, EII Court, Winchester Role: Vice-Chairman • Attendance: Present, as expectedHampshire and Isle of Wight Fire and Rescue Authority
18th Dec 2025Thursday, 10:30 AM
Room X - Hampshire & IOW Fire & Police HQ, Eastleigh Role: Committee Member • Attendance: Present, as expectedChildren and Young People Select Committee
23rd Dec 2025Tuesday, 10:00 AM
Ashburton Hall, Elizabeth II Court, The Castle, Winchester Role: Conservative Deputy • Attendance: Not requiredHealth and Adult Social Care Select Committee
13th Jan 2026Tuesday, 10:00 AM
Ashburton Hall, Elizabeth II Court, The Castle, Winchester Role: Conservative Deputy • Attendance: Not requiredUniversal Services Select Committee
19th Jan 2026Monday, 10:00 AM
Ashburton Hall, Elizabeth II Court, The Castle, Winchester Role: Conservative Deputy • Attendance: Not requiredChildren and Young People Select Committee
21st Jan 2026Wednesday, 10:00 AM
Ashburton Hall, Elizabeth II Court, The Castle, Winchester Role: Conservative Deputy • Attendance: Not requiredHampshire and Isle of Wight Fire and Rescue Authority
10th Feb 2026Tuesday, 10:30 AM
Room X - Hampshire & IOW Fire & Police HQ, Eastleigh Role: Committee Member • Attendance: Present, as expectedHIWFRA 3SFire CIC Stakeholder Committee
10th Feb 2026Tuesday, 1:00 PM
Room X - Hampshire & IOW Fire & Police HQ, Eastleigh Role: Vice-Chairman • Attendance: Present, as expectedCorporate Parenting Board
25th Feb 2026Wednesday, 10:00 AM
Ashburton Hall, EII Court, Winchester Role: Vice-Chairman • Attendance: Present, as expectedCounty Council
26th Feb 2026Thursday, 10:15 AM
Council Chamber - HCC Role: Committee Member • Attendance: Present, as expectedUniversal Services Select Committee
2nd Mar 2026Monday, 10:00 AM
Ashburton Hall, Elizabeth II Court, The Castle, Winchester Role: Conservative Deputy • Attendance: ApologiesHealth and Adult Social Care Select Committee
3rd Mar 2026Tuesday, 10:00 AM
Ashburton Hall, Elizabeth II Court, The Castle, Winchester Role: Conservative Deputy • Attendance: Present, as substituteChildren and Young People Select Committee
10th Mar 2026Tuesday, 10:00 AM
Ashburton Hall, Elizabeth II Court, The Castle, Winchester Role: Conservative Deputy • Attendance: Not requiredHIWFRA Audit and Governance Committee
10th Mar 2026Tuesday, 2:30 PM
Room X - Hampshire & IOW Fire & Police HQ, Eastleigh Role: Conservative Deputy • Attendance: Not requiredEducation Advisory Panel
12th Mar 2026Thursday, 2:30 PM
Mitchell Room, EII Court, The Castle, Winchester Role: Vice-Chairman • Attendance: Present, as expectedRegulatory Committee
18th Mar 2026Wednesday, 10:00 AM
Ashburton Hall, Elizabeth II Court, The Castle, Winchester Role: Committee Member • Attendance: Present, as expectedCounty Council
21st May 2026Thursday, 10:15 AM
Council Chamber - HCC Role: Committee Member • Attendance: Present, as expectedChildren and Young People Select Committee
24th Jun 2026Wednesday, 10:00 AM
Ashburton Hall, Elizabeth II Court, The Castle, Winchester Role: Committee Member • Attendance: Present, as expectedChildren and Young People Select Committee
8th Sep 2026Tuesday, 10:00 AM
Ashburton Hall, Elizabeth II Court, The Castle, Winchester Role: Vice-Chairman • Attendance: Present, as expectedChildren and Young People Select Committee
20th Oct 2026Tuesday, 10:00 AM
Ashburton Hall, Elizabeth II Court, The Castle, Winchester Role: Vice-Chairman • Attendance: ExpectedContact Information
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Last updated: 18 October 2026 01:23