East Sussex local election
Bexhill South 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.
6 candidates stood in the Bexhill South division.
| Electorate | 9,751 |
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| Ballot Papers Issued | 4,267 |
| Spoilt Ballots | 10 |
| Turnout | 43% |
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Ian Richard Hollidge
Conservative and Unionist Party
978 votes
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Arren Rathbone Ariel
Green Party
825 votes
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Christine Ann Bayliss
Labour Party
704 votes
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Mark Edward Hobden
Liberal Democrats
218 votes
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Michelle Lindsay Fairbrass
Independent
199 votes
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