The 2007 Hart Council election took place on 3 May 2007 to elect members of Hart

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. One third of the council was up for election and the council stayed under

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. After the election, the composition of the council was: *

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15 * Liberal Democrat 12 *Community Campaign (Hart) 6 *

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Election result

The results saw the council remain without any party having a majority. The Conservatives remained the largest party with 15 seats despite losing 1 seat to the Community Campaign (Hart) (CCH). Christopher Axam gained

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Courtmoor for the CCH after winning 828 votes, compared to 758 for the Conservatives. This meant the CCH had 6 seats on the council, while the Liberal Democrats held the seats they had been defending to remain with 12

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s. Overall turnout in the election was 35.85%. Following the election a Conservative bid to take control of the council failed with the existing Liberal Democrat, Community Campaign (Hart) and

coalition continuing after a 20-15 vote.

Ward results

Blackwater and Hawley

Church Crookham West

Eversley

Fleet Courtmoor

Fleet North

Frogmore and Darby Green

Hartley Wintney

Hook

Odiham

Yateley East

Yateley North

References

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