The 1991 Horsham District Council election took place on 2 May 1991 to elect members of Horsham District Council in England.[1] It was held on the same day as other local elections. The Conservatives retained control of the council with a reduced majority. The Liberal Democrats gained a net total of 7 and Independent candidates had 2 councillors elected.
Election Name: | 1991 Horsham District Council election |
Country: | England |
Type: | Parliamentary |
Ongoing: | no |
Party Colour: | yes |
Previous Election: | 1987 Horsham District Council election |
Previous Year: | 1987 |
Next Election: | 1995 Horsham District Council election |
Next Year: | 1995 |
Seats For Election: | All 43 seats to Horsham District Council |
Majority Seats: | 22 |
Election Date: | 2 May 1991 |
Party1: | Conservative Party (UK) |
Seats1: | 28 |
Seat Change1: | 5 |
Party2: | Liberal Democrats (UK) |
Seats2: | 13 |
Seat Change2: | 7 |
Party3: | Independent politician |
Seats3: | 2 |
Seat Change3: | 2 |
Prior to the election, the composition of the council was:
33 | 6 | 4 | |
Con | SDP-Lib | Ind |
After the election, the composition of the council was:
28 | 13 | 2 | |
Con | Lib Dem | Ind |
Keen D. was elected in Itchingfield & Shipley as a Conservative in 1987, when this seat was last contested.