Bognor Regis is represented at various levels of government, including the UK Parliament, West Sussex County Council, Arun District Council, and Bognor Regis Town Council. Here's an overview of the elected representatives and local councillors as of February 22, 2025
The MP for the Bognor Regis and Littlehampton constituency is Alison Griffiths of the Conservative Party. She was elected in the general election on July 4, 2024, succeeding Nick Gibb, who had held the seat since 1997. Griffiths won with a majority of 1,765 votes, a significant reduction from Gibb's 2019 majority of 22,503.
West Sussex County Council oversees broader county-wide services like education, transport, and social care. Bognor Regis falls within several electoral divisions, each represented by a county councillor. While specific names and divisions can shift with elections, key divisions covering parts of Bognor Regis include:
Bognor Regis West and Aldwick
Bognor Regis East
Bersted (covering northern parts of Bognor Regis)
For the most current list of county councillors, you’d typically need to check the West Sussex County Council website, as these positions are subject to elections, with the last full election held in May 2021 and the next due in May 2025.
Arun District Council manages local services such as housing, planning, and waste collection. Bognor Regis is split into several wards, each electing district councillors. As of recent elections (last full election in May 2023), wards like Aldwick East, Aldwick West, Hotham, Marine, Orchard, and Pevensey fall within or include parts of Bognor Regis. The political makeup includes a mix of parties, with Conservatives, Liberal Democrats, Labour, and independents represented across Arun. For example:
Hotham Ward has had Liberal Democrat representation, with figures like Jeanette Warr (a former mayor and Arun chairman) historically active.
The exact list of current councillors would depend on by-elections or changes since May 2023, but Arun’s democratic services page would provide up-to-date details.
The Town Council focuses on community-level matters like events, allotments, and local advocacy. It has 16 councillors across five wards: Hotham, Marine, Orchard, Pevensey, and Felpham (though Felpham is technically a separate parish, it’s often tied to Bognor Regis governance). As of recent updates:
The Liberal Democrats hold 8 seats, making them the largest group.
Notable figures include John Barrett (Hotham Ward), who served as Deputy Town Mayor in 2021-22.
The Mayor for 2024-2025 was elected at the Annual Town Council Meeting in May 2024, though the specific name isn’t widely publicized in available updates.
For a full, current list of Town Councillors by ward, including contact details, the Bognor Regis Town Council website (bognorregis.gov.uk) is the best resource, as it reflects changes like the recent passing of Councillor Jim Brooks.
Notes
Elections and personnel can change, so for the absolute latest information, especially post-2023 election updates or by-elections, checking official council websites or contacting democratic services (e.g., bognortc@bognorregis.gov.uk for the Town Council) is recommended. The mix of Conservative, Liberal Democrat, and other representation reflects Bognor Regis’s diverse political landscape.