The 1976 Horsham District Council election took place on 6 May 1976 to elect members of Horsham District Council in England.[1] It was held on the same day as other local elections. The Conservatives won a majority of 9 on the council, gaining from Independent. In a number of seats, candidates who stood as an Independent in 1973, when these seats were last contested, stood again as a Conservative Party candidate. Residents' association won their first seat to the council, winning a seat in Henfield. The Liberal Party lost both of their seats from the previous election three years ago.
| Election Name: | 1976 Horsham District Council election |
| Country: | England |
| Type: | Parliamentary |
| Ongoing: | no |
| Party Colour: | yes |
| Previous Election: | 1973 Horsham District Council election |
| Previous Year: | 1973 |
| Next Election: | 1979 Horsham District Council election |
| Next Year: | 1979 |
| Seats For Election: | All 43 seats to Horsham District Council |
| Majority Seats: | 22 |
| Election Date: | 6 May 1976 |
| Party1: | Conservative Party (UK) |
| Seats1: | 30 |
| Seat Change1: | 13 |
| Party2: | Independent politician |
| Seats2: | 12 |
| Seat Change2: | 11 |
| Party3: | Residents' association |
| Seats3: | 1 |
| Seat Change3: | 1 |
| Party4: | Liberal Party (UK) |
| Seats4: | 0 |
| Seat Change4: | 2 |
Prior to the election, the composition of the council was:
| 23 | 17 | 2 | |
| Ind | Con | Lib |
After the election, the composition of the council was:
| 30 | 12 | 1 | |
| Con | Ind | RA |
Griffin C. stood as a Conservative candidate and Longhurst K. stood as an Independent in 1973, when this seat was last contested.
Mackenzie J. was elected as an Independent unopposed when this seat was last contested.
Bosanquet D. was elected as an Independent in 1973, when this seat was last contested.
Phelps A. Ms. was elected unopposed as an Independent in 1973, when this seat was last contested.
Hodgson A. was elected unopposed as an Independent in 1973, when this seat was last contested.
Gardner J. was elected unopposed as an Independent in 1973, when this seat was last contested.