Latest News & Updates

Thank you Bishopstoke and Fair Oak

May 11, 2026

We are really pleased to announce that Louise Parker-Jones has been re-elected to both Eastleigh Borough Council (representing Bishopstoke) and Hampshire County Council (representing Bishopstoke

Leaflets Update

May 3, 2026

For Local Elections, Bishopstoke and Fair Oak Independents aim for quality rather than quantity! We do not drop multiple leaflets drop through your letterbox, but

One Horton Heath – can we stop it?

May 3, 2026

By Richard Shuker, Independent candidate for standing for Fair Oak & Horton Heath in Eastleigh Borough Council elections on Thursday 7th May I’m in the

7th May 2026: Local Elections

April 21, 2026

Local elections take place this May for both Eastleigh Borough Council and Hampshire County Council. There are 2 candidates standing for Bishopstoke & Fair Oak

Congratulations Karen!

May 5, 2023

Independent Karen Caws has been elected as a Councillor on Eastleigh Borough Council. She joins Lou Parker-Jones and Gin Tidridge as the three ward councillors

Vote for Karen Caws

May 3, 2023

Thursday 4th May is election day for Eastleigh Borough Council and Karen Caws is standing as an independent candidate for Bishopstoke Ward as Cllr Ray

We represent people, not a party.
It is so important that we listen to you.
We stand up for Bishopstoke and Fair Oak.
Bishopstoke and Fair Oak Independents

Louise Parker-Jones

County Councillor for Bishopstoke and Fair Oak, Borough Councillor for Bishopstoke

Louise is standing for re-electon to both Hampshire County Councl and Eastleigh Borough Council.

Hampshire County Councillor representing Bishopstoke and Fair Oak Ward, Eastleigh Borough Councillor, representing Bishopstoke Ward

Chair of Bishopstoke and Fair Oak Local Area Committee of Eastleigh Borough Council

Gin Tidridge

Borough Councillor for Bishopstoke

Eastleigh Borough Councillor, representing Bishopstoke Ward.

Vice Chair of Bishopstoke and Fair Oak Local Area Committee of Eastleigh Borough Council.

Louise Hillier-Wheal

Parish Councillor for Bishopstoke

Bishopstoke Parish Councillor

Chair of Bishopstoke Parish Council

Richard Shuker

Candidate for Eastleigh Borough Council

Fair Oak resident standing for election to Eastleigh Borough Council for Fair Oak and Horton Heath Ward.

Background

Genuinely Independent

None of us is a member of a political party. We are not funded by any political party or campaign group: we pay for our newsletters and election campaigns ourselves.

We assess every issue on its merits and work with other councillors when we conclude that it is in the best interest of the community.

What’s wrong with the Council?

Eastleigh Borough Council’s actions regarding its Local Plan highlighted to us that decisions about our area were not being taken based on evidence.
We want to improve transparency and to challenge the Council to do more to consult properly with residents.
Local councils should not be dominated by one single political party.

How independent councillors can work for you

Without a party line and without pressure from a party leader, we have found it easy to work with councillors from all parties on the Borough and Parish Councils. Decisions taken are firmly based on securing the best outcome for our community.

“Listening to local residents is so important. We camapign together on the subjects we feel are of most importance to our community. Your priorities are our priorities. We are looking forward to restarting our drop-in listening sessions soon.” Cllr Lou Parker-Jones

We are truly independent local residents who want to help keep our area a great place to live.

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Promoted by Gin Tidridge of 7 Stoke Common Road, Bishopstoke, Eastleigh, SO0 6DW on behalf of Louise Parker Jones of 4 Drake Drive, Bishopstoke, Eastleigh, SO50 6EU and Richard Shuker of of 30 Pembers Farm Avenue, Fair Oak, Eastleigh, SO50 7QL.