Release date: 23 May 2025
Louise Potter has been elected to West Sussex County Council to represent the Horsham Riverside division.
A by-election was held on Thursday 22 May 2025 to fill a vacancy on West Sussex County Council following the resignation of Councillor John Milne.
The results of the Horsham Riverside division by-election are as follows:
• Louise Potter (Liberal Democrats) – 1,193 votes – ELECTED
• David Thompson (Conservatives) – 569 votes
• Jack Nye (Reform UK) – 547 votes
• David Hide (Labour) – 181 votes
• Jen Nuin Smith (Green Party) – 118 votes
The total number of votes cast in the by-election was 2,608. There were three rejected ballot papers and the turnout was 27%.
For information regarding the democratic process, contact Democratic Services at West Sussex County Council by phone on 033 022 22524 or email democratic.services@westsussex.gov.uk.
