Political Structure
Lewes District Council has 41 councillors representing the 21 wards which make up the Lewes District. Councillors are elected by those registered to vote in their wards.
The political representation on Lewes District Council is:
- Conservative - 20 councillors
- Liberal Democrats - 11 councillors
- Green - 3 councillors
- Independent Group (no political party affiliation) - 6 councillors
- Independent Green - 1 councillor
Lewes District Council is currently a hung Council, with no one political party having overall control. Control of the Cabinet remains with Councillor Andy Smith as Leader.
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