Ward Election Results: Detailed Breakdown of Local Council Outcomes
The latest local election results across 13 wards reveal a dynamic political landscape, with a full slate of candidates from the Labour, Conservative, Green, and Liberal Democrat parties competing for seats. The outcomes show a mixture of strong holds and strategic gains, reflecting shifting voter preferences across the region.
In these elections, an incumbent (a candidate currently holding the office) faced challenges from opposing parties, with results measured by total votes, percentage of the vote share, and the majority—the margin of victory between the first and second-place candidates.
Key Facts
- Labour Gains: Labour successfully gained seats in the Castle, Northbrook, and Tarring wards.
- Green Gain: The Green Party secured a significant victory in the Goring ward, gaining the seat from the Conservatives.
- Conservative Holds: The Conservatives maintained their positions in Durrington, Offington, and Salvington.
- Labour Holds: Labour maintained strong holds in Broadwater, Central, Gaisford, Heene, Marine, and Selden.
- Highest Turnout: Goring recorded the highest voter turnout at 44.51%.
- Lowest Turnout: Northbrook saw the lowest voter participation at 24.98%.
Detailed Ward Performance
Labour Strongholds and Gains
Labour demonstrated significant strength across several wards. In Central, Rosey Whorlow secured a commanding 59.2% of the vote. The party also made notable gains, taking the Northbrook ward from the Conservatives with 47.9% of the vote and the Tarring ward from the Liberal Democrats with 44.6%.
Other successful Labour holds include Broadwater (58.8%), Gaisford (55.9%), Heene (56.3%), Marine (56.0%), and Selden (57.1%). In the Castle ward, Sam Theodoridi of the Labour Co-op gained the seat from the Conservatives with 47.0% of the vote.
Conservative Performance
The Conservative Party successfully held three wards. Elizabeth Sparkes maintained Offington with 52.7%, Richard Nowak held Salvington with 47.8%, and Josh Harris secured Durrington with 42.7%.
Green Party and Liberal Democrat Results
The Green Party achieved a major breakthrough in Goring, where Ian Arthur Davey won with 55.8% of the vote, gaining the seat from the Conservatives. The Liberal Democrats, while not gaining any seats in this cycle, maintained a presence across all wards, with their strongest showing in Tarring where Hazel Thorpe received 33.8% of the vote.
Election Summary Table
| Ward | Winning Candidate | Party | Vote % | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Broadwater | Catherine Glynn-Davies | Labour | 58.8% | Hold |
| Castle | Sam Theodoridi | Labour Co-op | 47.0% | Gain |
| Central | Rosey Whorlow | Labour | 59.2% | Hold |
| Durrington | Josh Harris | Conservative | 42.7% | Hold |
| Gaisford | John Turley | Labour | 55.9% | Hold |
| Goring | Ian Arthur Davey | Green | 55.8% | Gain |
| Heene | Tom Ellum | Labour | 56.3% | Hold |
| Marine | Rebecca Cooper | Labour | 56.0% | Hold |
| Northbrook | Dom Ford | Labour | 47.9% | Gain |
| Offington | Elizabeth Sparkes | Conservative | 52.7% | Hold |
| Salvington | Richard Nowak | Conservative | 47.8% | Hold |
| Selden | Jon Roser | Labour | 57.1% | Hold |
| Tarring | Lysanne Charlotte Skinner | Labour | 44.6% | Gain |
Frequently Asked Questions
Which party gained the most seats?
Labour gained the most seats, successfully taking the Castle, Northbrook, and Tarring wards.
Which ward had the highest voter turnout?
Goring had the highest turnout, with 44.51% of registered electors casting their votes.
Did the Green Party win any wards?
Yes, the Green Party won the Goring ward, gaining the seat from the Conservative Party.
What was the lowest turnout recorded?
The lowest turnout was recorded in the Northbrook ward at 24.98%.
Who won the Central ward?
Rosey Whorlow of the Labour Party won the Central ward with 59.2% of the vote, maintaining a hold on the seat.