The first elections to the newly created Adur District Council established by the

Local Government Act 1972 The Local Government Act 1972 (c. 70) is an Act of the Parliament of the United Kingdom that reformed local government in England and Wales on 1 April 1974. It was one of the most significant Acts of Parliament to be passed by the Heath Gov ...

in England and Wales were held 7 June 1973. Overall turnout was recorded at 46.6%. The election resulted in no overall control.

Election result

This resulted in the following composition of the council:

Ward results

References

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1973 English local elections 1970s in West Sussex