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May 2026 council boundary. Map © Mapbox and OpenStreetMap. Boundary data © ONS and Ordnance Survey.
Residents, mid-2025
561,855Electoral divisions
50Seats in 2026
50Latest result year
2021Party seats: 2026 snapshot
Download seat history (CSV)No single party majority. A majority of this seat total needs 26 seats. This annual archive is not a live record of party membership or the council administration.
| Party | Seats |
|---|---|
| Reform UK | 22 |
| Liberal Democrats | 13 |
| Green | 11 |
| Conservative | 3 |
| Other | 1 |
| Reported total | 50 |
“Other” can include several parties, independents and vacancies. It is not a single voting group. Source: Open Council Data.
Seat history: 1973–2026
These are annual snapshots. A change between years can reflect elections, by-elections, party changes or boundary changes. Older records follow council names and are not a constant-boundary series. The pre-2016 source combines Green and other smaller parties under “Other” and national parties under “Nationalist parties”.
| Year | Total | Party seats |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 50 | Conservative 3 · Liberal Democrats 13 · Green 11 · Reform UK 22 · Other 1 |
| 2025 | 50 | Conservative 24 · Labour 5 · Liberal Democrats 12 · Green 5 · Other 4 |
| 2024 | 50 | Conservative 25 · Labour 5 · Liberal Democrats 12 · Green 5 · Other 3 |
| 2023 | 50 | Conservative 26 · Labour 5 · Liberal Democrats 11 · Green 4 · Other 4 |
| 2022 | 50 | Conservative 27 · Labour 5 · Liberal Democrats 11 · Green 4 · Other 3 |
| 2021 | 50 | Conservative 27 · Labour 5 · Liberal Democrats 11 · Green 4 · Other 3 |
| 2020 | 50 | Conservative 30 · Labour 4 · Liberal Democrats 11 · Other 5 |
| 2019 | 50 | Conservative 30 · Labour 4 · Liberal Democrats 11 · Other 5 |
| 2018 | 50 | Conservative 30 · Labour 4 · Liberal Democrats 11 · Other 5 |
| 2017 | 50 | Conservative 30 · Labour 4 · Liberal Democrats 11 · Other 5 |
| 2016 | 49 | Conservative 21 · Labour 7 · Liberal Democrats 10 · UKIP 6 · Other 5 |
| 2015 | 49 | Conservative 20 · Labour 7 · Liberal Democrats 10 · Other 12 |
| 2014 | 49 | Conservative 20 · Labour 7 · Liberal Democrats 10 · Other 12 |
| 2013 | 49 | Conservative 20 · Labour 7 · Liberal Democrats 10 · Other 12 |
| 2012 | 49 | Conservative 29 · Labour 4 · Liberal Democrats 13 · Other 3 |
| 2011 | 49 | Conservative 29 · Labour 4 · Liberal Democrats 13 · Other 3 |
| 2010 | 49 | Conservative 29 · Labour 4 · Liberal Democrats 13 · Other 3 |
| 2009 | 49 | Conservative 29 · Labour 4 · Liberal Democrats 13 · Other 3 |
| 2008 | 49 | Conservative 29 · Labour 5 · Liberal Democrats 14 · Other 1 |
| 2007 | 49 | Conservative 29 · Labour 5 · Liberal Democrats 14 · Other 1 |
| 2006 | 49 | Conservative 29 · Labour 5 · Liberal Democrats 14 · Other 1 |
| 2005 | 49 | Conservative 29 · Labour 5 · Liberal Democrats 14 · Other 1 |
| 2004 | 44 | Conservative 24 · Labour 6 · Liberal Democrats 14 |
| 2003 | 44 | Conservative 24 · Labour 7 · Liberal Democrats 13 |
| 2002 | 44 | Conservative 24 · Labour 7 · Liberal Democrats 13 |
| 2001 | 44 | Conservative 24 · Labour 7 · Liberal Democrats 13 |
| 2000 | 44 | Conservative 20 · Labour 7 · Liberal Democrats 17 |
| 1999 | 44 | Conservative 20 · Labour 7 · Liberal Democrats 17 |
| 1998 | 44 | Conservative 21 · Labour 7 · Liberal Democrats 16 |
| 1997 | 44 | Conservative 21 · Labour 7 · Liberal Democrats 16 |
| 1996 | 70 | Conservative 22 · Labour 19 · Liberal Democrats 29 |
| 1995 | 70 | Conservative 22 · Labour 18 · Liberal Democrats 30 |
| 1994 | 70 | Conservative 22 · Labour 18 · Liberal Democrats 30 |
| 1993 | 70 | Conservative 22 · Labour 18 · Liberal Democrats 30 |
| 1992 | 70 | Conservative 38 · Labour 17 · Liberal Democrats 15 |
| 1991 | 70 | Conservative 38 · Labour 17 · Liberal Democrats 15 |
| 1990 | 70 | Conservative 38 · Labour 17 · Liberal Democrats 15 |
| 1989 | 70 | Conservative 38 · Labour 17 · Liberal Democrats 15 |
| 1988 | 70 | Conservative 35 · Labour 14 · Liberal Democrats 21 |
| 1987 | 70 | Conservative 35 · Labour 14 · Liberal Democrats 21 |
| 1986 | 70 | Conservative 35 · Labour 14 · Liberal Democrats 21 |
| 1985 | 70 | Conservative 35 · Labour 14 · Liberal Democrats 21 |
| 1984 | 84 | Conservative 53 · Labour 14 · Liberal Democrats 15 · Other 2 |
| 1983 | 84 | Conservative 53 · Labour 14 · Liberal Democrats 15 · Other 2 |
| 1982 | 84 | Conservative 53 · Labour 14 · Liberal Democrats 15 · Other 2 |
| 1981 | 84 | Conservative 53 · Labour 14 · Liberal Democrats 15 · Other 2 |
| 1980 | 84 | Conservative 74 · Labour 5 · Liberal Democrats 2 · Other 3 |
| 1979 | 84 | Conservative 74 · Labour 5 · Liberal Democrats 2 · Other 3 |
| 1978 | 84 | Conservative 74 · Labour 5 · Liberal Democrats 2 · Other 3 |
| 1977 | 84 | Conservative 74 · Labour 5 · Liberal Democrats 2 · Other 3 |
| 1976 | 84 | Conservative 49 · Labour 19 · Liberal Democrats 9 · Other 7 |
| 1975 | 84 | Conservative 49 · Labour 19 · Liberal Democrats 9 · Other 7 |
| 1974 | 84 | Conservative 49 · Labour 19 · Liberal Democrats 9 · Other 7 |
| 1973 | 84 | Conservative 49 · Labour 19 · Liberal Democrats 9 · Other 7 |
East Sussex Council and Local Areas
County council in South East. Official council code: E10000011. County electoral divisions elect county councillors. District councils are listed separately below.
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- Arlington, East Hoathly & Hellingly EDE58000352 · Electoral division
- Ashdown & Conquest EDE58000353 · Electoral division
- Baird & Ore EDE58000354 · Electoral division
- Battle & Crowhurst EDE58000355 · Electoral division
- Bexhill East EDE58000356 · Electoral division
- Bexhill North EDE58000357 · Electoral division
- Bexhill South EDE58000358 · Electoral division
- Bexhill West EDE58000359 · Electoral division
- Braybrooke & Castle EDE58000360 · Electoral division
- Brede Valley & Marsham EDE58000361 · Electoral division
- Central St. Leonards & Gensing EDE58000362 · Electoral division
- Chailey EDE58000363 · Electoral division
- Crowborough North & Jarvis Brook EDE58000364 · Electoral division
- Crowborough South & St. Johns EDE58000365 · Electoral division
- Devonshire EDE58000366 · Electoral division
- Forest Row & Groombridge EDE58000367 · Electoral division
- Hailsham Market EDE58000368 · Electoral division
- Hailsham New Town EDE58000369 · Electoral division
- Hampden Park EDE58000370 · Electoral division
- Heathfield & Mayfield EDE58000371 · Electoral division
- Hollington & Wishing Tree EDE58000372 · Electoral division
- Langney EDE58000373 · Electoral division
- Lewes EDE58000374 · Electoral division
- Maresfield & Buxted EDE58000375 · Electoral division
- Maze Hill & West St. Leonards EDE58000376 · Electoral division
- Meads EDE58000377 · Electoral division
- Newhaven & Bishopstone EDE58000378 · Electoral division
- Northern Rother EDE58000379 · Electoral division
- Old Hastings & Tressell EDE58000380 · Electoral division
- Old Town EDE58000381 · Electoral division
- Ouse Valley West & Downs EDE58000382 · Electoral division
- Peacehaven EDE58000383 · Electoral division
- Pevensey & Stone Cross EDE58000384 · Electoral division
- Polegate & Watermill EDE58000385 · Electoral division
- Ratton EDE58000386 · Electoral division
- Ringmer & Lewes Bridge EDE58000387 · Electoral division
- Rother North West EDE58000388 · Electoral division
- Rye & Eastern Rother EDE58000389 · Electoral division
- Seaford North EDE58000390 · Electoral division
- Seaford South EDE58000391 · Electoral division
- Sovereign EDE58000392 · Electoral division
- St. Anthony's EDE58000393 · Electoral division
- St. Helens & Silverhill EDE58000394 · Electoral division
- Telscombe EDE58000395 · Electoral division
- Uckfield North EDE58000396 · Electoral division
- Uckfield South with Framfield EDE58000397 · Electoral division
- Upperton EDE58000398 · Electoral division
- Wealden East EDE58000399 · Electoral division
- Wealden North East EDE58000400 · Electoral division
- Willingdon & South Downs EDE58000401 · Electoral division
Recorded election results
Download all recorded results (CSV)50 recorded areas in 2021. These figures describe the contests held in that year. They do not describe every seat on the council. Historical areas can differ from the current map.
Seats won in the recorded contests
- 27 Conservative
- 11 Liberal Democrats
- 5 Labour & Co-Operative Party
- 4 Green
- 3 Independent
Declared winners in this source only. This is not a council-wide vote share or a current seat total.
The supplied 2026 candidate download does not include votes or winners. The 2026 seat archive above is a different dataset. Download the separate 2026 candidate lists (CSV).
Arlington East Hoathly & Hellingly1 seats contested · 38.6% turnout
Source area code: E58000352. Electorate: 8,726. Source and method.
| Candidate | Party | Candidate votes | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bennett N. | Conservative | 1,872 | Elected |
| Wilson A.J. | Green | 690 | Not elected |
| Johnstone B.A. | Liberal Democrats | 345 | Not elected |
| Smith A. | Labour & Co-Operative Party | 316 | Not elected |
| Everest M.R. | Reform UK | 116 | Not elected |
In a multi-member contest a voter can cast more than one candidate vote. Do not use the sum of candidate votes as turnout. A blank vote figure can indicate an uncontested election or missing source data.
Ashdown & Conquest1 seats contested · 34.3% turnout
Source area code: E58000353. Electorate: 7,848. Source and method.
| Candidate | Party | Candidate votes | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pragnell P. | Conservative | 1,609 | Elected |
| Rogers J. | Labour & Co-Operative Party | 629 | Not elected |
| Griffiths M.P. | Liberal Democrats | 235 | Not elected |
| Saunders C. | Green | 219 | Not elected |
In a multi-member contest a voter can cast more than one candidate vote. Do not use the sum of candidate votes as turnout. A blank vote figure can indicate an uncontested election or missing source data.
Baird & Ore1 seats contested · 31.7% turnout
Source area code: E58000354. Electorate: 7,790. Source and method.
| Candidate | Party | Candidate votes | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hay A. | Conservative | 1,188 | Elected |
| Roark A. | Labour & Co-Operative Party | 937 | Not elected |
| Hope D. | Green | 268 | Not elected |
| Wakeford R.J. | Liberal Democrats | 78 | Not elected |
In a multi-member contest a voter can cast more than one candidate vote. Do not use the sum of candidate votes as turnout. A blank vote figure can indicate an uncontested election or missing source data.
Battle & Crowhurst1 seats contested · 41.8% turnout
Source area code: E58000355. Electorate: 7,614. Source and method.
| Candidate | Party | Candidate votes | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| Field K.M. | Liberal Democrats | 1,683 | Elected |
| Brown B.P. | Conservative | 1,183 | Not elected |
| Husbands C.T. | Labour & Co-Operative Party | 293 | Not elected |
In a multi-member contest a voter can cast more than one candidate vote. Do not use the sum of candidate votes as turnout. A blank vote figure can indicate an uncontested election or missing source data.
Bexhill East1 seats contested · 31.7% turnout
Source area code: E58000356. Electorate: 8,362. Source and method.
| Candidate | Party | Candidate votes | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| Clark C.A. | Independent | 763 | Elected |
| Kenward M.J. | Conservative | 744 | Not elected |
| Brewerton J.H.F. | Independent | 394 | Not elected |
| Burton S.L. | Green | 377 | Not elected |
| Walker J.A. | Labour & Co-Operative Party | 323 | Not elected |
In a multi-member contest a voter can cast more than one candidate vote. Do not use the sum of candidate votes as turnout. A blank vote figure can indicate an uncontested election or missing source data.
Bexhill North1 seats contested · 34.0% turnout
Source area code: E58000357. Electorate: 8,250. Source and method.
| Candidate | Party | Candidate votes | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| Azad A.K. | Conservative | 1,597 | Elected |
| Bayliss C.A. | Labour & Co-Operative Party | 907 | Not elected |
| James J. | Liberal Democrats | 265 | Not elected |
In a multi-member contest a voter can cast more than one candidate vote. Do not use the sum of candidate votes as turnout. A blank vote figure can indicate an uncontested election or missing source data.
Bexhill South1 seats contested · 36.5% turnout
Source area code: E58000358. Electorate: 9,832. Source and method.
| Candidate | Party | Candidate votes | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hollidge I.R. | Conservative | 1,405 | Elected |
| Sage R.D. | Labour & Co-Operative Party | 798 | Not elected |
| Laybourne Y.F.E. | Independent | 720 | Not elected |
| Crotty A.J. | Independent | 392 | Not elected |
| Stappleton P.J. | Independent | 194 | Not elected |
In a multi-member contest a voter can cast more than one candidate vote. Do not use the sum of candidate votes as turnout. A blank vote figure can indicate an uncontested election or missing source data.
Bexhill West1 seats contested · 44.1% turnout
Source area code: E58000359. Electorate: 9,255. Source and method.
| Candidate | Party | Candidate votes | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| Geary N. | Conservative | 1,729 | Elected |
| Earl-Williams D.C. | Independent | 1,389 | Not elected |
| Walker J.B.G. | Labour & Co-Operative Party | 433 | Not elected |
| Dash W.A. | Liberal Democrats | 386 | Not elected |
| Jacklin N.A. | Democratic Network | 99 | Not elected |
In a multi-member contest a voter can cast more than one candidate vote. Do not use the sum of candidate votes as turnout. A blank vote figure can indicate an uncontested election or missing source data.
Braybrooke & Castle1 seats contested · 36.3% turnout
Source area code: E58000360. Electorate: 9,059. Source and method.
| Candidate | Party | Candidate votes | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| Daniel G. | Labour & Co-Operative Party | 1,633 | Elected |
| Fernando L. | Conservative | 766 | Not elected |
| Phillips S. | Green | 693 | Not elected |
| Hunter-Burbridge K. | Liberal Democrats | 201 | Not elected |
In a multi-member contest a voter can cast more than one candidate vote. Do not use the sum of candidate votes as turnout. A blank vote figure can indicate an uncontested election or missing source data.
Brede Valley & Marsham1 seats contested · 42.9% turnout
Source area code: E58000361. Electorate: 8,212. Source and method.
| Candidate | Party | Candidate votes | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maynard C.R. | Conservative | 1,871 | Elected |
| Coupar B.J. | Independent | 1,158 | Not elected |
| Crowther L.T.D. | Labour & Co-Operative Party | 394 | Not elected |
| Andrews W.N. | Reform UK | 81 | Not elected |
In a multi-member contest a voter can cast more than one candidate vote. Do not use the sum of candidate votes as turnout. A blank vote figure can indicate an uncontested election or missing source data.
Central St Leonards & Gensing1 seats contested · 33.1% turnout
Source area code: E58000362. Electorate: 9,805. Source and method.
| Candidate | Party | Candidate votes | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| Webb T.E. | Labour & Co-Operative Party | 1,453 | Elected |
| Davis K.G. | Green | 832 | Not elected |
| Williams G. | Conservative | 757 | Not elected |
| Milton S.L. | Liberal Democrats | 203 | Not elected |
In a multi-member contest a voter can cast more than one candidate vote. Do not use the sum of candidate votes as turnout. A blank vote figure can indicate an uncontested election or missing source data.
Chailey1 seats contested · 46.9% turnout
Source area code: E58000363. Electorate: 8,652. Source and method.
| Candidate | Party | Candidate votes | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| Milligan M.P.J. | Conservative | 1,627 | Elected |
| Nicholson Z. | Green | 1,580 | Not elected |
| Fell-Rayner H.L. | Liberal Democrats | 623 | Not elected |
| Belcher N.G. | Labour & Co-Operative Party | 186 | Not elected |
| Dodd K.J. | Heritage | 42 | Not elected |
In a multi-member contest a voter can cast more than one candidate vote. Do not use the sum of candidate votes as turnout. A blank vote figure can indicate an uncontested election or missing source data.
Crowborough North & Jarvis Brook1 seats contested · 37.9% turnout
Source area code: E58000364. Electorate: 8,920. Source and method.
| Candidate | Party | Candidate votes | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| Howell J.C.D. | Conservative | 1,131 | Elected |
| Partridge W.M.J. | Liberal Democrats | 1,096 | Not elected |
| Bucklitsch P.J. | Independent | 551 | Not elected |
| Stocks C.G. | Green | 324 | Not elected |
| Warren N. | Labour & Co-Operative Party | 255 | Not elected |
In a multi-member contest a voter can cast more than one candidate vote. Do not use the sum of candidate votes as turnout. A blank vote figure can indicate an uncontested election or missing source data.
Crowborough South & St Johns1 seats contested · 36.0% turnout
Source area code: E58000365. Electorate: 8,264. Source and method.
| Candidate | Party | Candidate votes | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lunn P.M. | Conservative | 1,647 | Elected |
| Owen-Williams G.H. | Liberal Democrats | 686 | Not elected |
| Tysh P.J.S. | Green | 347 | Not elected |
| Clegg B. | Labour & Co-Operative Party | 279 | Not elected |
In a multi-member contest a voter can cast more than one candidate vote. Do not use the sum of candidate votes as turnout. A blank vote figure can indicate an uncontested election or missing source data.
Devonshire1 seats contested · 28.7% turnout
Source area code: E58000366. Electorate: 9,820. Source and method.
| Candidate | Party | Candidate votes | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| Holt S. | Liberal Democrats | 1,243 | Elected |
| Taylor N.B. | Conservative | 747 | Not elected |
| Shacklock J.M. | Labour & Co-Operative Party | 453 | Not elected |
| Hill S. | Green | 253 | Not elected |
| Antoniewski L.A. | United Kingdom Independence Party | 105 | Not elected |
In a multi-member contest a voter can cast more than one candidate vote. Do not use the sum of candidate votes as turnout. A blank vote figure can indicate an uncontested election or missing source data.
Forest Row & Groombridge1 seats contested · 48.7% turnout
Source area code: E58000367. Electorate: 8,316. Source and method.
| Candidate | Party | Candidate votes | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| Taylor G.W. | Green | 2,325 | Elected |
| Kirby S.G. | Conservative | 1,676 | Not elected |
In a multi-member contest a voter can cast more than one candidate vote. Do not use the sum of candidate votes as turnout. A blank vote figure can indicate an uncontested election or missing source data.
Hailsham Market1 seats contested · 30.1% turnout
Source area code: E58000368. Electorate: 8,400. Source and method.
| Candidate | Party | Candidate votes | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| Murphy S. | Liberal Democrats | 1,493 | Elected |
| Broughton B. | Conservative | 888 | Not elected |
| Gander S.R. | Social Democratic Party | 103 | Not elected |
In a multi-member contest a voter can cast more than one candidate vote. Do not use the sum of candidate votes as turnout. A blank vote figure can indicate an uncontested election or missing source data.
Hailsham New Town1 seats contested · 32.1% turnout
Source area code: E58000369. Electorate: 8,463. Source and method.
| Candidate | Party | Candidate votes | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fox G.I. | Conservative | 1,282 | Elected |
| Cleaver N.A. | Liberal Democrats | 814 | Not elected |
| Keeley L.V. | Independent | 337 | Not elected |
| Morris C. | Labour & Co-Operative Party | 261 | Not elected |
In a multi-member contest a voter can cast more than one candidate vote. Do not use the sum of candidate votes as turnout. A blank vote figure can indicate an uncontested election or missing source data.
Hampden Park1 seats contested · 30.2% turnout
Source area code: E58000370. Electorate: 7,821. Source and method.
| Candidate | Party | Candidate votes | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| Swansborough C.R. | Liberal Democrats | 956 | Elected |
| Hussain M. | Conservative | 717 | Not elected |
| Robinson M.E. | Labour & Co-Operative Party | 337 | Not elected |
| Dixon S.A. | Green | 169 | Not elected |
| Davies L.M. | Independent | 158 | Not elected |
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Heathfield & Mayfield1 seats contested · 36.9% turnout
Source area code: E58000371. Electorate: 9,069. Source and method.
| Candidate | Party | Candidate votes | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| Simmons R.A.J. | Conservative | 1,954 | Elected |
| Howells J.R.A. | Green | 612 | Not elected |
| Scott-Taggart J. | Labour & Co-Operative Party | 383 | Not elected |
| Clark J. | Liberal Democrats | 354 | Not elected |
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Hollington & Wishing Tree1 seats contested · 29.0% turnout
Source area code: E58000372. Electorate: 8,208. Source and method.
| Candidate | Party | Candidate votes | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| Scott P. | Labour & Co-Operative Party | 1,198 | Elected |
| Patmore A. | Conservative | 887 | Not elected |
| McCray B. | Green | 190 | Not elected |
| Jones E. | Liberal Democrats | 101 | Not elected |
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Langney1 seats contested · 29.9% turnout
Source area code: E58000373. Electorate: 7,827. Source and method.
| Candidate | Party | Candidate votes | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shuttleworth A. | Liberal Democrats | 1,490 | Elected |
| Small D.J.E. | Conservative | 584 | Not elected |
| Dean G.A. | Labour & Co-Operative Party | 136 | Not elected |
| Lonsdale-O'Brien D.M. | Green | 65 | Not elected |
| Holloway C.J. | United Kingdom Independence Party | 54 | Not elected |
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Lewes1 seats contested · 55.5% turnout
Source area code: E58000374. Electorate: 8,438. Source and method.
| Candidate | Party | Candidate votes | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maples W. | Green | 2,030 | Elected |
| Wood C.E. | Liberal Democrats | 1,345 | Not elected |
| Hambly P. | Labour & Co-Operative Party | 763 | Not elected |
| Charnock D.J.C. | Conservative | 542 | Not elected |
In a multi-member contest a voter can cast more than one candidate vote. Do not use the sum of candidate votes as turnout. A blank vote figure can indicate an uncontested election or missing source data.
Maresfield & Buxted1 seats contested · 41.7% turnout
Source area code: E58000375. Electorate: 9,154. Source and method.
| Candidate | Party | Candidate votes | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| Galley R. | Conservative | 2,360 | Elected |
| Tysh I.M. | Green | 670 | Not elected |
| Riminton E.L. | Liberal Democrats | 438 | Not elected |
| Doggett N. | Labour & Co-Operative Party | 314 | Not elected |
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Maze Hill And West St Leonards1 seats contested · 35.9% turnout
Source area code: E58000376. Electorate: 7,479. Source and method.
| Candidate | Party | Candidate votes | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| Beaver M. | Conservative | 1,447 | Elected |
| Sinden N.C. | Labour & Co-Operative Party | 707 | Not elected |
| Heffernan S. | Green | 354 | Not elected |
| Rayment S.G. | Liberal Democrats | 179 | Not elected |
In a multi-member contest a voter can cast more than one candidate vote. Do not use the sum of candidate votes as turnout. A blank vote figure can indicate an uncontested election or missing source data.
Meads1 seats contested · 45.7% turnout
Source area code: E58000377. Electorate: 8,589. Source and method.
| Candidate | Party | Candidate votes | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| Taylor B.E. | Conservative | 1,770 | Elected |
| Diplock P.R. | Liberal Democrats | 1,552 | Not elected |
| Forsyth D.H. | Green | 235 | Not elected |
| Filby B. | Labour & Co-Operative Party | 228 | Not elected |
| Mullens K.K. | Reform UK | 95 | Not elected |
In a multi-member contest a voter can cast more than one candidate vote. Do not use the sum of candidate votes as turnout. A blank vote figure can indicate an uncontested election or missing source data.
Newhaven & Bishopstone1 seats contested · 36.0% turnout
Source area code: E58000378. Electorate: 8,793. Source and method.
| Candidate | Party | Candidate votes | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| MacCleary J.N. | Liberal Democrats | 1,251 | Elected |
| Boorman E.R. | Conservative | 1,235 | Not elected |
| Saunders S.P. | Independent | 238 | Not elected |
| O'Brien E. | Green | 223 | Not elected |
| Sammarco E.S. | Labour & Co-Operative Party | 219 | Not elected |
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Northern Rother1 seats contested · 41.8% turnout
Source area code: E58000379. Electorate: 7,454. Source and method.
| Candidate | Party | Candidate votes | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| Redstone P.S. | Conservative | 1,838 | Elected |
| Hardy S.P. | Liberal Democrats | 880 | Not elected |
| Macpherson T. | Labour & Co-Operative Party | 360 | Not elected |
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Old Hastings & Tressell1 seats contested · 38.1% turnout
Source area code: E58000380. Electorate: 7,825. Source and method.
| Candidate | Party | Candidate votes | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hilton J. | Green | 1,125 | Elected |
| Cox R. | Labour & Co-Operative Party | 1,013 | Not elected |
| Archbold F. | Conservative | 757 | Not elected |
| Saunders G. | Liberal Democrats | 90 | Not elected |
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Old Town1 seats contested · 43.9% turnout
Source area code: E58000381. Electorate: 8,360. Source and method.
| Candidate | Party | Candidate votes | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ungar J.J. | Liberal Democrats | 1,792 | Elected |
| Findon R. | Conservative | 1,075 | Not elected |
| Lambert J.E. | Labour & Co-Operative Party | 445 | Not elected |
| Henderson J. | Green | 332 | Not elected |
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Ouse Valley West & Downs1 seats contested · 42.6% turnout
Source area code: E58000382. Electorate: 7,688. Source and method.
| Candidate | Party | Candidate votes | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| Osborne S. | Liberal Democrats | 1,671 | Elected |
| Bradbury A. | Conservative | 1,108 | Not elected |
| Keene P. | Green | 285 | Not elected |
| Hallett D.M. | Labour & Co-Operative Party | 209 | Not elected |
In a multi-member contest a voter can cast more than one candidate vote. Do not use the sum of candidate votes as turnout. A blank vote figure can indicate an uncontested election or missing source data.
Peacehaven1 seats contested · 35.0% turnout
Source area code: E58000383. Electorate: 8,565. Source and method.
| Candidate | Party | Candidate votes | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| Collier C.D. | Labour & Co-Operative Party | 1,363 | Elected |
| Sanderson K.A. | Conservative | 1,307 | Not elected |
| Orr L. | Green | 100 | Not elected |
| West K.J. | Liberal Democrats | 79 | Not elected |
| Buchanan I.V. | United Kingdom Independence Party | 51 | Not elected |
| Stratford A.C. | Heritage | 31 | Not elected |
In a multi-member contest a voter can cast more than one candidate vote. Do not use the sum of candidate votes as turnout. A blank vote figure can indicate an uncontested election or missing source data.
Pevensey & Stone Cross1 seats contested · 32.9% turnout
Source area code: E58000384. Electorate: 7,427. Source and method.
| Candidate | Party | Candidate votes | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| Liddiard T. | Conservative | 1,212 | Elected |
| Fairweather M. | Liberal Democrats | 709 | Not elected |
| Slater R. | Independent | 293 | Not elected |
| Pursglove M. | United Kingdom Independence Party | 203 | Not elected |
In a multi-member contest a voter can cast more than one candidate vote. Do not use the sum of candidate votes as turnout. A blank vote figure can indicate an uncontested election or missing source data.
Polegate & Watermill1 seats contested · 35.3% turnout
Source area code: E58000385. Electorate: 9,578. Source and method.
| Candidate | Party | Candidate votes | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shing D.D.Y. | Independent | 1,825 | Elected |
| Primett C. | Conservative | 986 | Not elected |
| Hunt P.W. | Labour & Co-Operative Party | 231 | Not elected |
| Honeyman O. | Liberal Democrats | 167 | Not elected |
| Hall A. | Green | 154 | Not elected |
In a multi-member contest a voter can cast more than one candidate vote. Do not use the sum of candidate votes as turnout. A blank vote figure can indicate an uncontested election or missing source data.
Ratton1 seats contested · 42.4% turnout
Source area code: E58000386. Electorate: 7,517. Source and method.
| Candidate | Party | Candidate votes | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| Belsey C.S. | Conservative | 1,776 | Elected |
| Burton H.C. | Liberal Democrats | 1,027 | Not elected |
| Lambert W.E. | Labour & Co-Operative Party | 219 | Not elected |
| Atkins H. | Green | 138 | Not elected |
In a multi-member contest a voter can cast more than one candidate vote. Do not use the sum of candidate votes as turnout. A blank vote figure can indicate an uncontested election or missing source data.
Ringmer & Lewes Bridge1 seats contested · 50.6% turnout
Source area code: E58000387. Electorate: 8,967. Source and method.
| Candidate | Party | Candidate votes | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| Denis J. | Green | 2,291 | Elected |
| Baah J. | Liberal Democrats | 1,159 | Not elected |
| Turner R.J. | Conservative | 844 | Not elected |
| Sweeney D. | Labour & Co-Operative Party | 240 | Not elected |
In a multi-member contest a voter can cast more than one candidate vote. Do not use the sum of candidate votes as turnout. A blank vote figure can indicate an uncontested election or missing source data.
Rother North West1 seats contested · 38.4% turnout
Source area code: E58000388. Electorate: 7,661. Source and method.
| Candidate | Party | Candidate votes | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kirby-Green E.M. | Conservative | 1,923 | Elected |
| Nicholls D.J. | Green | 635 | Not elected |
| Roper J.K. | Labour & Co-Operative Party | 364 | Not elected |
In a multi-member contest a voter can cast more than one candidate vote. Do not use the sum of candidate votes as turnout. A blank vote figure can indicate an uncontested election or missing source data.
Rye And Eastern Rother1 seats contested · 41.1% turnout
Source area code: E58000389. Electorate: 8,202. Source and method.
| Candidate | Party | Candidate votes | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| Glazier K. | Conservative | 1,849 | Elected |
| Manning D.M.W. | Green | 819 | Not elected |
| Madden A. | Labour & Co-Operative Party | 676 | Not elected |
In a multi-member contest a voter can cast more than one candidate vote. Do not use the sum of candidate votes as turnout. A blank vote figure can indicate an uncontested election or missing source data.
Seaford North1 seats contested · 41.2% turnout
Source area code: E58000390. Electorate: 8,718. Source and method.
| Candidate | Party | Candidate votes | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| Adeniji S.A. | Conservative | 1,808 | Elected |
| McFarlane G. | Green | 929 | Not elected |
| Adil N. | Liberal Democrats | 532 | Not elected |
| Biddle A. | Labour & Co-Operative Party | 209 | Not elected |
| Boorman P. | Independent | 55 | Not elected |
| Leeming P.M. | United Kingdom Independence Party | 55 | Not elected |
In a multi-member contest a voter can cast more than one candidate vote. Do not use the sum of candidate votes as turnout. A blank vote figure can indicate an uncontested election or missing source data.
Seaford South1 seats contested · 42.0% turnout
Source area code: E58000391. Electorate: 8,912. Source and method.
| Candidate | Party | Candidate votes | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lambert C.S. | Liberal Democrats | 1,679 | Elected |
| Proudfoot L. | Conservative | 1,303 | Not elected |
| Tlusty-Sheen A.G. | Labour & Co-Operative Party | 347 | Not elected |
| Meek J. | Green | 338 | Not elected |
In a multi-member contest a voter can cast more than one candidate vote. Do not use the sum of candidate votes as turnout. A blank vote figure can indicate an uncontested election or missing source data.
Sovereign1 seats contested · 37.4% turnout
Source area code: E58000392. Electorate: 9,448. Source and method.
| Candidate | Party | Candidate votes | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| Di Cara P. | Conservative | 2,045 | Elected |
| Ballard K. | Liberal Democrats | 998 | Not elected |
| Thorburn L. | Labour & Co-Operative Party | 217 | Not elected |
| Herbert J.E. | Green | 149 | Not elected |
| Garbutt I.C. | United Kingdom Independence Party | 107 | Not elected |
In a multi-member contest a voter can cast more than one candidate vote. Do not use the sum of candidate votes as turnout. A blank vote figure can indicate an uncontested election or missing source data.
St Anthony's1 seats contested · 33.2% turnout
Source area code: E58000393. Electorate: 8,528. Source and method.
| Candidate | Party | Candidate votes | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tutt D.O. | Liberal Democrats | 1,440 | Elected |
| Ansell N. | Conservative | 961 | Not elected |
| Culshaw I.D. | Labour & Co-Operative Party | 188 | Not elected |
| Gayler B. | Green | 150 | Not elected |
| Horscroft C.A. | United Kingdom Independence Party | 79 | Not elected |
In a multi-member contest a voter can cast more than one candidate vote. Do not use the sum of candidate votes as turnout. A blank vote figure can indicate an uncontested election or missing source data.
St Helens & Silverhill1 seats contested · 41.3% turnout
Source area code: E58000394. Electorate: 8,204. Source and method.
| Candidate | Party | Candidate votes | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marlow-Eastwood S. | Conservative | 1,591 | Elected |
| O'Callaghan M. | Labour & Co-Operative Party | 1,186 | Not elected |
| Carey-Stuart D. | Green | 419 | Not elected |
| Lloyd B. | Liberal Democrats | 194 | Not elected |
In a multi-member contest a voter can cast more than one candidate vote. Do not use the sum of candidate votes as turnout. A blank vote figure can indicate an uncontested election or missing source data.
Telscombe1 seats contested · 35.0% turnout
Source area code: E58000395. Electorate: 9,066. Source and method.
| Candidate | Party | Candidate votes | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| Robinson C.S. | Labour & Co-Operative Party | 1,426 | Elected |
| Smith A.X. | Conservative | 1,354 | Not elected |
| Ackroyd S.M. | Liberal Democrats | 199 | Not elected |
| Shuster A. | Green | 189 | Not elected |
In a multi-member contest a voter can cast more than one candidate vote. Do not use the sum of candidate votes as turnout. A blank vote figure can indicate an uncontested election or missing source data.
Uckfield North1 seats contested · 37.0% turnout
Source area code: E58000396. Electorate: 7,233. Source and method.
| Candidate | Party | Candidate votes | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dowling C.B. | Conservative | 1,295 | Elected |
| Murray T.J. | Liberal Democrats | 1,010 | Not elected |
| Shelton P.F.P. | Green | 347 | Not elected |
In a multi-member contest a voter can cast more than one candidate vote. Do not use the sum of candidate votes as turnout. A blank vote figure can indicate an uncontested election or missing source data.
Uckfield South With Framfield1 seats contested · 41.3% turnout
Source area code: E58000397. Electorate: 7,496. Source and method.
| Candidate | Party | Candidate votes | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dowling C. | Conservative | 1,460 | Elected |
| Cox B.S. | Labour & Co-Operative Party | 1,092 | Not elected |
| Bowers C. | Liberal Democrats | 513 | Not elected |
In a multi-member contest a voter can cast more than one candidate vote. Do not use the sum of candidate votes as turnout. A blank vote figure can indicate an uncontested election or missing source data.
Upperton1 seats contested · 38.3% turnout
Source area code: E58000398. Electorate: 8,514. Source and method.
| Candidate | Party | Candidate votes | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rodohan P. | Liberal Democrats | 1,460 | Elected |
| Henderson N. | Conservative | 1,110 | Not elected |
| Hough A. | Green | 284 | Not elected |
| Richards P.A. | Labour & Co-Operative Party | 274 | Not elected |
| Bourne D.E. | Reform UK | 58 | Not elected |
| Sheehan A.J. | United Kingdom Independence Party | 44 | Not elected |
In a multi-member contest a voter can cast more than one candidate vote. Do not use the sum of candidate votes as turnout. A blank vote figure can indicate an uncontested election or missing source data.
Wealden East1 seats contested · 43.2% turnout
Source area code: E58000399. Electorate: 9,479. Source and method.
| Candidate | Party | Candidate votes | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bowdler B. | Conservative | 2,015 | Elected |
| Usborne C. | Green | 1,754 | Not elected |
| Simons B.A. | Labour & Co-Operative Party | 292 | Not elected |
In a multi-member contest a voter can cast more than one candidate vote. Do not use the sum of candidate votes as turnout. A blank vote figure can indicate an uncontested election or missing source data.
Wealden North East1 seats contested · 40.4% turnout
Source area code: E58000400. Electorate: 8,093. Source and method.
| Candidate | Party | Candidate votes | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| Standley B. | Conservative | 1,628 | Elected |
| Pop Buck L.E. | Liberal Democrats | 714 | Not elected |
| Cramond S.P. | Green | 461 | Not elected |
| Walker J. | Labour & Co-Operative Party | 438 | Not elected |
In a multi-member contest a voter can cast more than one candidate vote. Do not use the sum of candidate votes as turnout. A blank vote figure can indicate an uncontested election or missing source data.
Willingdon & South Downs1 seats contested · 46.8% turnout
Source area code: E58000401. Electorate: 8,211. Source and method.
| Candidate | Party | Candidate votes | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shing S.S.H. | Independent | 2,077 | Elected |
| Murray D.M. | Conservative | 1,377 | Not elected |
| Parker H.W. | Liberal Democrats | 362 | Not elected |
In a multi-member contest a voter can cast more than one candidate vote. Do not use the sum of candidate votes as turnout. A blank vote figure can indicate an uncontested election or missing source data.
Check the council by-election directory. The absence of an upcoming contest here does not confirm that no election is due.
Councillors: 2026 archive
Download councillors (CSV)50 member records from the Open Council Data post-May archive. Members can change party, resign or be replaced. Use the council’s own member register for current contact details.
50 records shown
| Councillor | Ward or division | Party |
|---|---|---|
| William Boone | Arlington, East Hoathly & Hellingly | Reform UK |
| Aidan Fisher | Ashdown & Conquest | Reform UK |
| Jo Walker | Baird & Ore | Green Party (E&W) |
| Kathryn Field | Battle & Crowhurst | Liberal Democrats |
| Martin Kenward | Bexhill East | Reform UK |
| Donald Walmsley | Bexhill North | Reform UK |
| Victoria Carson | Bexhill South | Reform UK |
| Pete Morley | Bexhill West | Reform UK |
| Becca Horn | Braybrooke & Castle | Green Party (E&W) |
| Daniel Lach | Brede Valley & Marsham | Reform UK |
| Amanda Jobson | Central St. Leonards & Gensing | Green Party (E&W) |
| Charlotte Keenan | Chailey | Green Party (E&W) |
| Catherine Fielding | Crowborough North & Jarvis Brook | Reform UK |
| Sarah Jury | Crowborough South & St. Johns | Reform UK |
| Stephen Holt | Devonshire | Liberal Democrats |
| Georgia Taylor | Forest Row & Groombridge | Green Party (E&W) |
| Neil Cleaver | Hailsham Market | Reform UK |
| Paul Soane | Hailsham New Town | Reform UK |
| Colin Swansborough | Hampden Park | Liberal Democrats |
| Andy Woolley | Heathfield & Mayfield | Reform UK |
| Mark Estcourt | Hollington & Wishing Tree | Reform UK |
| Alan Shuttleworth | Langney | Liberal Democrats |
| Wendy Maples | Lewes | Green Party (E&W) |
| Christina Coleman | Maresfield & Buxted | Green Party (E&W) |
| Karen Simnett | Maze Hill & West St. Leonards | Green Party (E&W) |
| Jack Morrell | Meads | Liberal Democrats |
| Lesley Boniface | Newhaven & Bishopstone | Liberal Democrats |
| Paul Redstone | Northern Rother | Conservative and Unionist |
| Julia Hilton | Old Hastings & Tressell | Green Party (E&W) |
| Peter Diplock | Old Town | Liberal Democrats |
| Sarah Osborne | Ouse Valley West & Downs | Liberal Democrats |
| Tracy Pedro | Peacehaven | Reform UK |
| Roger Lincoln | Pevensey & Stone Cross | Reform UK |
| Mickey Caira | Polegate & Watermill | Reform UK |
| Colin Belsey | Ratton | Conservative and Unionist |
| Johnny Denis | Ringmer & Lewes Bridge | Green Party (E&W) |
| Mark Ashdown | Rother North West | Reform UK |
| Daniel Bradley | Rye & Eastern Rother | Reform UK |
| Jane Reeves | Seaford North | Liberal Democrats |
| Carolyn Lambert | Seaford South | Liberal Democrats |
| Roy Peché | Sovereign | Reform UK |
| Hugh Parker | St. Anthony's | Liberal Democrats |
| Shaun Dowling | St. Helens & Silverhill | Green Party (E&W) |
| Stephen Chapman | Telscombe | Reform UK |
| Kelvin Williams | Uckfield North | Liberal Democrats |
| Peter Griffiths | Uckfield South with Framfield | Reform UK |
| Kathy Ballard | Upperton | Liberal Democrats |
| Stephen Potts | Wealden East | Reform UK |
| Michael Lunn | Wealden North East | Conservative and Unionist |
| Stephen Shing | Willingdon & South Downs | Independent / Other |
Local figures
Download local figures (CSV)Each table has its own date, unit and source. Census categories can contain subcategories. Do not add all rows together. Residents, households and electors are different measures.
Population by ageMid-2025
Unit: people. Source and definitions.
| Measure | people |
|---|---|
| All ages | 561,855 |
| Under 16 | 89,602 |
| Age 16 to 64 | 319,946 |
| Age 65 and over | 152,307 |
Census residentsCensus 2021
Unit: people. Source and definitions.
| Measure | people |
|---|---|
| Residence type: Total | 545,848 |
| Residence type: Lives in a household | 536,841 |
| Residence type: Lives in a communal establishment | 9,007 |
Census age groupsCensus 2021
Unit: people. Source and definitions.
| Measure | people |
|---|---|
| Age: Total | 545,847 |
| Age: Aged 4 years and under | 24,993 |
| Age: Aged 5 to 9 years | 28,700 |
| Age: Aged 10 to 14 years | 30,620 |
| Age: Aged 15 to 19 years | 27,576 |
| Age: Aged 20 to 24 years | 24,263 |
| Age: Aged 25 to 29 years | 26,589 |
| Age: Aged 30 to 34 years | 29,473 |
| Age: Aged 35 to 39 years | 29,025 |
| Age: Aged 40 to 44 years | 29,587 |
| Age: Aged 45 to 49 years | 33,557 |
| Age: Aged 50 to 54 years | 39,914 |
| Age: Aged 55 to 59 years | 41,568 |
| Age: Aged 60 to 64 years | 37,504 |
| Age: Aged 65 to 69 years | 34,600 |
| Age: Aged 70 to 74 years | 38,524 |
| Age: Aged 75 to 79 years | 28,798 |
| Age: Aged 80 to 84 years | 19,814 |
| Age: Aged 85 years and over | 20,742 |
Household numbersCensus 2021
Unit: households. Source and definitions.
| Measure | households |
|---|---|
| Number of households: Number of households | 240,119 |
Accommodation typeCensus 2021
Unit: households. Source and definitions.
| Measure | households |
|---|---|
| Accommodation type: Total: All households | 240,119 |
| Accommodation type: Detached | 78,209 |
| Accommodation type: Semi-detached | 61,452 |
| Accommodation type: Terraced | 41,967 |
| Accommodation type: In a purpose-built block of flats or tenement | 38,512 |
| Accommodation type: Part of a converted or shared house, including bedsits | 13,398 |
| Accommodation type: Part of another converted building, for example, former school, church or warehouse | 2,522 |
| Accommodation type: In a commercial building, for example, in an office building, hotel or over a shop | 2,541 |
| Accommodation type: A caravan or other mobile or temporary structure | 1,518 |
Housing tenureCensus 2021
Unit: households. Source and definitions.
| Measure | households |
|---|---|
| Tenure of household: Total: All households | 240,122 |
| Tenure of household: Owned | 164,337 |
| Tenure of household: Owned: Owns outright | 98,378 |
| Tenure of household: Owned: Owns with a mortgage or loan | 65,959 |
| Tenure of household: Shared ownership | 2,051 |
| Tenure of household: Shared ownership: Shared ownership | 2,051 |
| Tenure of household: Social rented | 26,479 |
| Tenure of household: Social rented: Rents from council or Local Authority | 10,835 |
| Tenure of household: Social rented: Other social rented | 15,644 |
| Tenure of household: Private rented | 47,106 |
| Tenure of household: Private rented: Private landlord or letting agency | 41,803 |
| Tenure of household: Private rented: Other private rented | 5,303 |
| Tenure of household: Lives rent free | 149 |
Economic activityCensus 2021
Unit: people aged 16 and over. Source and definitions.
| Measure | people aged 16 and over |
|---|---|
| Economic activity status: Total: All usual residents aged 16 years and over | 455,639 |
| Economic activity status: Economically active (excluding full-time students) | 247,904 |
| Economic activity status: Economically active (excluding full-time students):In employment | 236,654 |
| Economic activity status: Economically active (excluding full-time students):In employment:Employee | 180,455 |
| Economic activity status: Economically active (excluding full-time students): In employment: Employee: Part-time | 55,145 |
| Economic activity status: Economically active (excluding full-time students): In employment: Employee: Full-time | 125,310 |
| Economic activity status: Economically active (excluding full-time students):In employment:Self-employed with employees | 7,523 |
| Economic activity status: Economically active (excluding full-time students): In employment: Self-employed with employees: Part-time | 1,786 |
| Economic activity status: Economically active (excluding full-time students): In employment: Self-employed with employees: Full-time | 5,737 |
| Economic activity status: Economically active (excluding full-time students):In employment:Self-employed without employees | 48,676 |
| Economic activity status: Economically active (excluding full-time students): In employment: Self-employed without employees: Part-time | 22,862 |
| Economic activity status: Economically active (excluding full-time students): In employment: Self-employed without employees: Full-time | 25,814 |
| Economic activity status: Economically active (excluding full-time students): Unemployed | 11,250 |
| Economic activity status: Economically active and a full-time student | 6,846 |
| Economic activity status: Economically active and a full-time student:In employment | 5,060 |
| Economic activity status: Economically active and a full-time student:In employment:Employee | 4,665 |
| Economic activity status: Economically active and a full-time student: In employment: Employee: Part-time | 3,936 |
| Economic activity status: Economically active and a full-time student: In employment: Employee: Full-time | 729 |
| Economic activity status: Economically active and a full-time student:In employment:Self-employed with employees | 38 |
| Economic activity status: Economically active and a full-time student: In employment: Self-employed with employees: Part-time | 20 |
| Economic activity status: Economically active and a full-time student: In employment: Self-employed with employees: Full-time | 18 |
| Economic activity status: Economically active and a full-time student:In employment:Self-employed without employees | 357 |
| Economic activity status: Economically active and a full-time student: In employment: Self-employed without employees: Part-time | 285 |
| Economic activity status: Economically active and a full-time student: In employment: Self-employed without employees: Full-time | 72 |
| Economic activity status: Economically active and a full-time student: Unemployed | 1,786 |
| Economic activity status: Economically inactive | 200,889 |
| Economic activity status: Economically inactive: Retired | 133,238 |
| Economic activity status: Economically inactive: Student | 16,512 |
| Economic activity status: Economically inactive: Looking after home or family | 19,464 |
| Economic activity status: Economically inactive: Long-term sick or disabled | 19,145 |
| Economic activity status: Economically inactive: Other | 12,530 |
QualificationsCensus 2021
Unit: people aged 16 and over. Source and definitions.
| Measure | people aged 16 and over |
|---|---|
| Highest level of qualification: Total: All usual residents aged 16 years and over | 455,639 |
| Highest level of qualification: No qualifications | 78,950 |
| Highest level of qualification: Level 1 and entry level qualifications | 49,001 |
| Highest level of qualification: Level 2 qualifications | 68,015 |
| Highest level of qualification: Apprenticeship | 25,590 |
| Highest level of qualification: Level 3 qualifications | 78,092 |
| Highest level of qualification: Level 4 qualifications and above | 142,839 |
| Highest level of qualification: Other qualifications | 13,152 |
General healthCensus 2021
Unit: people. Source and definitions.
| Measure | people |
|---|---|
| General health: Total: All usual residents | 545,847 |
| General health: Very good health | 244,464 |
| General health: Good health | 191,683 |
| General health: Fair health | 78,551 |
| General health: Bad health | 24,261 |
| General health: Very bad health | 6,888 |
DisabilityCensus 2021
Unit: people. Source and definitions.
| Measure | people |
|---|---|
| Disability: Total: All usual residents | 545,847 |
| Disability: Disabled under the Equality Act | 110,553 |
| Disability: Disabled under the Equality Act: Day-to-day activities limited a lot | 45,192 |
| Disability: Disabled under the Equality Act: Day-to-day activities limited a little | 65,361 |
| Disability: Not disabled under the Equality Act | 435,294 |
| Disability: Not disabled under the Equality Act: Has long term physical or mental health condition but day-to-day activities are not limited | 43,480 |
| Disability: Not disabled under the Equality Act: No long term physical or mental health conditions | 391,814 |
Ethnic groupsCensus 2021
Unit: people. Source and definitions.
| Measure | people |
|---|---|
| Ethnic group: Total: All usual residents | 545,847 |
| Ethnic group: Asian, Asian British or Asian Welsh | 11,618 |
| Ethnic group: Asian, Asian British or Asian Welsh: Bangladeshi | 1,421 |
| Ethnic group: Asian, Asian British or Asian Welsh: Chinese | 1,989 |
| Ethnic group: Asian, Asian British or Asian Welsh: Indian | 3,124 |
| Ethnic group: Asian, Asian British or Asian Welsh: Pakistani | 506 |
| Ethnic group: Asian, Asian British or Asian Welsh: Other Asian | 4,578 |
| Ethnic group: Black, Black British, Black Welsh, Caribbean or African | 4,497 |
| Ethnic group: Black, Black British, Black Welsh, Caribbean or African: African | 2,816 |
| Ethnic group: Black, Black British, Black Welsh, Caribbean or African: Caribbean | 1,104 |
| Ethnic group: Black, Black British, Black Welsh, Caribbean or African: Other Black | 577 |
| Ethnic group: Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups | 12,313 |
| Ethnic group: Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups: White and Asian | 3,959 |
| Ethnic group: Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups: White and Black African | 1,971 |
| Ethnic group: Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups: White and Black Caribbean | 2,893 |
| Ethnic group: Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups: Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups | 3,490 |
| Ethnic group: White | 512,437 |
| Ethnic group: White: English, Welsh, Scottish, Northern Irish or British | 482,043 |
| Ethnic group: White: Irish | 4,425 |
| Ethnic group: White: Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 871 |
| Ethnic group: White: Roma | 518 |
| Ethnic group: White: Other White | 24,580 |
| Ethnic group: Other ethnic group | 4,982 |
| Ethnic group: Other ethnic group: Arab | 1,244 |
| Ethnic group: Other ethnic group: Any other ethnic group | 3,738 |
ReligionCensus 2021
Unit: people. Source and definitions.
| Measure | people |
|---|---|
| Religion: Total: All usual residents | 545,847 |
| Religion: No religion | 244,053 |
| Religion: Christian | 250,334 |
| Religion: Buddhist | 2,554 |
| Religion: Hindu | 1,890 |
| Religion: Jewish | 1,145 |
| Religion: Muslim | 6,194 |
| Religion: Sikh | 210 |
| Religion: Other religion | 4,129 |
| Religion: Not answered | 35,338 |
Net service spending history2017–18 to 2025–26
Unit: GBP thousands. Source and definitions. Cash terms; no adjustment for inflation. Only submitted returns with this exact council code are included.
| Measure | GBP thousands |
|---|---|
| 2017–18 | 642,963 |
| 2018–19 | 660,373 |
| 2019–20 | 675,155 |
| 2020–21 | 729,534 |
| 2021–22 | 748,936 |
| 2022–23 | 780,475 |
| 2023–24 | 936,062 |
| 2024–25 | 997,868 |
| 2025–26 | 1,046,091 |
Net spending by service2025–26
Unit: GBP thousands. Source and definitions. Negative net expenditure means income exceeds expenditure in this line. Zero can reflect a service delivered by another tier.
| Measure | GBP thousands |
|---|---|
| Education | 393,143 |
| Highways and transport | 46,167 |
| Children’s social care | 157,288 |
| Adult social care | 338,497 |
| Public health | 38,192 |
| Housing (general fund only) | 7,799 |
| Culture and related services | 6,264 |
| Environment and regulation | 42,073 |
| Planning and development | 1,893 |
| Police | 0 |
| Fire and rescue | 0 |
| Central services | 14,775 |
| Other services | 0 |
| Total service expenditure | 1,046,091 |
English deprivation2025
Unit: rank. Source and definitions.
| Measure | rank |
|---|---|
| Rank of average IMD score | 84 |
Neighbourhood deprivation2025
Unit: percent. Source and definitions.
| Measure | percent |
|---|---|
| Neighbourhoods in England’s most deprived 10% | 8.7% |
County Band D precept2026–27
Unit: GBP. Source and definitions. This is only the county element. District, police, fire and parish charges can also apply. Source notes:
| Measure | GBP |
|---|---|
| County council element | £1,960.29 |
About the data
We use ONS boundaries, published election results, Open Council Data seat and member records, and official population, census and local finance statistics. Each table shows its date. Read about the sources, coverage and methods.
