The 1983 Horsham District Council election took place on 5 May 1983 to elect members of Horsham District Council in England. It was held on the same day as other local elections. The Conservatives retained control of the council with 35 seats, a majority of 14, Independent candidates won 5 seats and the SDP–Liberal Alliance won 2.
Council Composition
Prior to the election, the composition of the council was: + ↓ 33 8 1 1 Con Ind Lib RA
After the election, the composition of the council was:
+ ↓ 35 5 2 Con Ind All
Results summary
Ward results
Billingshurst
Bramber & Upper Beeding
Broadbridge Heath
Chanctonbury
Cowfold
Denne
Forest
Henfield
Jones K. was elected in Henfield as a Residents' association member in 1979, when this seat was last contested. The change of his vote share has been included.
Itchingfield & Shipley
Nuthurst
Pulborough & Coldwatham
Riverside
Roffey
Rudgwick
Rusper
Slinfold
Southwater
Steyning
Storrington
Sullington
Trafalgar
Warnham
West Chiltington
West Grinstead
References