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Thursday 7 May 2026

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West Sussex local election

This election happened 2 weeks, 1 day ago. Enter your postcode to find upcoming elections in your area.

Worthing West division

This election was held on Thursday 7 May 2026.

  • This is an election for county councillors.

    Councillors represent the people of their division on the council. Councillors are elected for four-year terms. Each county division elects one councillor.

    County councils are responsible for many different services, including:

    • Child and adult social care
    • Schools and education
    • Libraries and museums
    • Roads and pavements

    Councils are funded by a combination of council tax, business rates, and grants from the UK government. Councillors are not paid a salary, but they do receive financial compensation and expenses to cover their time and travel commitments.

    Learn more about English local government from New Local.

5 candidates stood in the Worthing West division.

Spoilt Ballots 45
Turnout 53%
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Worthing local election

This election happened 2 weeks, 1 day ago. Enter your postcode to find upcoming elections in your area.

Marine ward

This election was held on Thursday 7 May 2026.

  • This is an election for district councillors.

    Councillors represent the people of their ward on the council. Councillors are elected for four-year terms, and most wards have more than one councillor. This council elects one third of its councillors each year, which is why you may only have one vote.

    District councils are responsible for many different services, including:

    • Rubbish collection and recycling
    • Housing and planning
    • Sports facilities and public parks

    Councils are funded by a combination of council tax, business rates, and grants from the UK government. Councillors are not paid a salary, but they do receive financial compensation and expenses to cover their time and travel commitments.

    Learn more about English local government from New Local.

5 candidates stood in the Marine ward.

Spoilt Ballots 11
Turnout 55%
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