Conservatives gain seat in second Worthing Borough Council by-election

Released: Friday, 11 October 2024

The Conservatives have gained a seat in Heene Ward after yesterday's Worthing Borough Council by-election.

Conservative candidate Luke Houghton was elected with 742 votes. The full list of results are as follows:

• Luke Houghton (Conservative) - 742 (elected)
• Anthony Squires (Labour) - 704
• Trudi Starling (Liberal Democrat) - 133
• Kate Thornton (Green) - 186

Rejected / invalid - 11
Turnout - 27%

The seat was previously held by Labour, but had been vacant since Richard Mulholland resigned from his role as councillor in August this year.

The results mean that the council is currently made up of 21 Labour members, 11 Conservatives, two Greens and three Worthing Community Independents.

For more information see:

• 2024 election results

(PR24-070)

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