Half of the seats were up for re-election, with each councillor elected for a term of 4 years (except in the Fareham East ward).

As well as wards in the town of Fareham, candidates were being elected in Hill Head, Locks Heath, Park Gate, Portchester, Titchfield, Sarisbury, Stubbington and Warsash.

After the election, the composition of the council was: The Conservatives remained in overall control, winning 12 seats.

[2] In Fareham West, incumbent councillor Nick Gregory stood down after six years on the council.

[3] The Lib Dem opposition leader, Paul Whittle stated that he had "changed colours more times than a set of traffic lights".