1997 West Sussex County Council election

Elections to West Sussex County Council were held on 1 May 1997 alongside a parliamentary general election. The whole council was up for election, and the Conservative Party regained control of the council from the Liberal Democrats who had governed since 1993 as a minority administration. Turnout across the county ranged from 57.7% in Richmond to 78.6% in Lindfield.

Election Result

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