District and borough councils administer all elections, whether they are:
- parliamentary
- county
- borough
- district
- parish
District and borough council elections
These are usually held either every four years or every three out of four years. Details can be found on the relevant district or borough council website.
County Council elections
These are held every fourth year.
Following the announcement by the Deputy Prime Minister on 5 February 2025 on devolution and local government reorganisation proposals for Sussex, the council’s elections due to take place on 1 May 2025 have been postponed.
Find further information on the future of local government in West Sussex.
They decide the 70 county councillors who will each represent an electoral division in West Sussex.
By-elections
These can be held at any time between scheduled elections, usually when a county councillor resigns or dies.
Parliamentary elections
There are 9 Members of Parliament representing constituencies in West Sussex.
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