The 1995 Horsham District Council election took place on 4 May 1995 to elect members of Horsham District Council in England.[1] It was held on the same day as other local elections. The Liberal Democrats gained control of the council from the Conservatives with a 3 seat majority. This was the first time ever the Conservative Party lost control of Horsham District Council since they first won overall control in 1976.
Election Name: | 1995 Horsham District Council election |
Country: | England |
Type: | Parliamentary |
Ongoing: | no |
Party Colour: | yes |
Previous Election: | 1991 Horsham District Council election |
Previous Year: | 1991 |
Next Election: | 1999 Horsham District Council election |
Next Year: | 1999 |
Seats For Election: | All 43 seats to Horsham District Council |
Majority Seats: | 22 |
Election Date: | 4 May 1995 |
Party1: | Liberal Democrats (UK) |
Seats1: | 24 |
Seat Change1: | 11 |
Party2: | Conservative Party (UK) |
Seats2: | 17 |
Seat Change2: | 11 |
Party3: | Independent politician |
Seats3: | 2 |
Prior to the election, the composition of the council was:
33 | 6 | 2 | |
Con | LDem | Ind |
After the election, the composition of the council was:
24 | 17 | 2 | |
LDem | Con | Ind |