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Thursday 7 May 2026

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East Sussex local election

This election happened 2 days, 7 hours ago. Enter your postcode to find upcoming elections in your area.

Newhaven & Bishopstone 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 Newhaven & Bishopstone division.

Lewes local by-election

This election happened 2 days, 7 hours ago. Enter your postcode to find upcoming elections in your area.

Newhaven South ward by-election

This election was held on Thursday 7 May 2026.

This by-election was called because the elected member resigned.

9 candidates stood in the Newhaven South ward by-election.

Electorate 5,530
Ballot Papers Issued 2,123
Spoilt Ballots 8
Turnout 38%
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