The result of the Portsmouth City Council Paulsgrove by-election on Thursday 23 October 2025 has been announced following a count at the Civic Office.
The seat was won by Joseph Standen (Reform).
One seat was up for election in the Paulsgrove Ward following the resignation of Councillor Brian Madgwick.
The political make-up of Portsmouth City Council is now: Lib Dem 19; Labour 9; Reform 7; Conservative 4; Portsmouth Independent Party 2; Independent 1.
The Lib Dems retain a minority control of Portsmouth City Council.
You can view the full result on our website: Paulsgrove by-election – Portsmouth City Council