Hampshire County Council honours new Aldermen

The honour was conferred at a special meeting of the County Council on 1 October, recognising 28 former County Councillors, including a large number of long-standing Members those who retired at the 2026 elections after many years of commitment to serving their local communities.

The title of Honorary Alderman is made to recognise the eminent and lengthy service of former County Councillors who are no longer elected Members of the Council.

Paying tribute, Leader of Hampshire County Council, Councillor Nick Adams-King said: "It is a privilege to recognise these former colleagues with the title of Honorary Alderman. Over many years, each has played an important part in shaping Hampshire County Council and the services it provides to the people of Hampshire.

"This roll call of names represents an extraordinary breadth of experience and commitment to public service. Together these Honorary Aldermen have dedicated almost 450 years of service to the people of Hampshire. Among them are former Leaders and Deputy Leaders, Chairmen, Cabinet Members responsible for vital services and Members who have strengthened democratic accountability through the scrutiny of decisions - but above all, longstanding champions of their local communities.”

The title of Honorary Alderman was conferred on former County Councillors:

Lulu Bowerman, Emsworth & St Faiths (2021-2026) 
Jackie Branson, North East Havant (2017-2026) 
Ann Briggs, Waterloo & Stakes North (2013-2026) 
Peter Chegwyn, Gosport Town (1985-1989), Gosport Leesland (1993-2005) and Hardway (2005-2026) 
Mark Cooper, Romsey Town (2005-2026) 
Alex Crawford, Aldershot North (2021-2026) 
Alan Dowden, Baddesley (1992-2026) 
Liz Fairhurst, Bedhampton and Leigh Park (2009-2017) and North West Havant (2017-2026) 
Jonathan Glen, Hartley Wintney (1997-2005), Odiham (2005-2017) and Odiham and Hook (2017-2026) 
Marge Harvey, Catherington (2013-2026) 
Edward Heron, Fordingbridge (2009-2017) and Lyndhurst and Fordingbridge (2017-2026) 
Andrew Joy, Alton Town (2009-2026) 
Mel Kendal, Lyndhurst (1997-2009) and New Milton (2009-2026) 
Peter Latham, Fareham Town (2013-2026) 
Keith Mans, Lyndhurst (2009-2017) and Brockenhurst (2017-2026) 
Derek Mellor, Tadley & Baughurst (2017-2026) 
Rob Mocatta, Petersfield Butser (2017-2026) 
Arun Mummalaneni, Basingstoke North West (2021-2026) 
Russell Oppenheimer, Petersfield Hangers (2017-2026) 
Stephen Philpott, Bridgemary (2017-2026) 
Roger Price, Portchester (1993-1997) and Fareham Portchester (1997-2026) 
Patricia Stallard, Winchester Southern Parishes (2012-2026) 
Elaine Still, Loddon (2005-2026) 
Kim Taylor, Basingstoke Central (2021-2026) 
Jacky Tustain, Basingstoke North (2021-2026) 
Jan Warwick, Winchester Downlands (2017-2026) 
Bill Withers, Aldershot South (2017-2026)

The title of Honorary Alderman was also conferred posthumously on former County Councillor Mark Kemp-Gee, Alton Rural (2005-2026) who passed away earlier this year.