2023 Basingstoke and Deane Borough Council election

Simon Minas-BoundConservative No overall control Paul HarveyB&D Independents No overall control The 2023 Basingstoke and Deane Borough Council election took place on 4 May 2023 to elect members of Basingstoke and Deane Borough Council in Hampshire, England.

Prior to the election the council was under no overall control, being led by a minority Conservative administration.

There were four groups on the council prior to the election; one each for the Conservatives, Labour and Liberal Democrats, and a fourth group called the "Independent Forum" comprising the independent councillors, the Green councillor and local party the Basingstoke and Deane Independents, led by Paul Harvey of the latter party.

[3] Liberal Democrat group leader Gavin James was appointed co-leader, and positions on the council's cabinet were shared between the Independent Forum and Liberal Democrats.

[4] The Statement of Persons Nominated, which details the candidates standing in each ward, was released by Basingstoke and Dean Borough Council following the close of nominations on 4 April 2023.