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Thursday 7 May 2026
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West Sussex local election
Goring division
This election was held on Thursday 7 May 2026.
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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.
5 candidates stood in the Goring division.
| Spoilt Ballots | 15 |
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| Turnout | 55% |
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Karen Harman
Reform UK
1,329 votes
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Kevin Jenkins
Conservative and Unionist Party
1,283 votes
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Jo Bayly
Labour Party
426 votes
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Merlin Jones
Liberal Democrats
220 votes
Worthing local election
Goring ward
This election was held on Thursday 7 May 2026.
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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.
5 candidates stood in the Goring ward.
| Spoilt Ballots | 17 |
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| Turnout | 60% |
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Kevin Jenkins
Conservative and Unionist Party
1,183 votes
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Jenni Price
Reform UK
1,077 votes
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Jo Bayly
Labour Party
268 votes
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Merlin Jones
Liberal Democrats
124 votes