Labour retains control of Adur District Council

Released: Friday, 08 May 2026

Labour has retained control of Adur District Council after this year's local elections.

Of the 14 seats being contested, 6 candidates were elected for Reform UK, 5 candidates for Labour, 1 Green candidate, 1 Independent Group member and 1 Shoreham Beach Residents' Association member.

The results mean that the council is now made up of 17 Labour members, 6 Reform UK members, 2 Shoreham Beach Residents' Association members, 2 Greens and 2 Independent Group members.

To see the full ward-by-ward results, see

• Election results 2026

(PR26-039)

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