The 1976 Horsham District Council election took place on 6 May 1976 to elect members of Horsham District Council in England. It was held on the same day as other local elections. The Conservatives won a majority of 9 on the council, gaining from Independent. In a number of seats, candidates who stood as an Independent in 1973, when these seats were last contested, stood again as a Conservative Party candidate. Residents' association won their first seat to the council, winning a seat in Henfield. The Liberal Party lost both of their seats from the previous election three years ago.
Council Composition
Prior to the election, the composition of the council was: + ↓ 23 17 2 Ind Con Lib
After the election, the composition of the council was:
+ ↓ 30 12 1 Con Ind RA
Results summary
Ward results
Ashington & Washington
Billingshurst
Griffin C. stood as a Conservative candidate and Longhurst K. stood as an independent in 1973, when this seat was last contested.
Bramber & Upper Beeding
Broadbridge Heath
Cowfold
Henfield
Horsham South
Horsham West
Horsham North
Nuthurst
Mackenzie J. was elected as an independent unopposed when this seat was last contested.
Pulborough & Coldwatham
Roffey
Bosanquet D. was elected as an independent in 1973, when this seat was last contested.
Rudgwick
Rusper
Phelps A. Ms. was elected unopposed as an independent in 1973, when this seat was last contested.
Shipley
Slinfold
Southwater
Steyning
Storrington
Sullington
Thakeham
Warnham
Hodgson A. was elected unopposed as an independent in 1973, when this seat was last contested.
West Chiltington
Gardner J. was elected unopposed as an independent in 1973, when this seat was last contested.
West Grinstead
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