East Sussex Liberal Democrats

22/05/2026

REFORM TAKE CONTROL OF EAST SUSSEX COUNTY COUNCIL WITH CONSERVATIVE AND INDEPENDENT SUPPORT

Conservative and Independent councillors have backed Reform taking control of East Sussex County Council.

Liberal Democrat Group Leader Cllr Kathryn Field said:

“Across East Sussex, more people voted for parties other than Reform. Yet with support from three Conservative councillors and an Independent, Reform have taken control.

It must be clear to voters that a vote for Conservative or Independent candidates can mean Reform in power.

It is also notable that Reform’s new cabinet has no women members at all.

Liberal Democrats will continue standing up for vulnerable residents and fighting for policies that reflect the concerns of communities across our county.”

13/05/2026

The final 2026 local election result are in and its our 8th year in a row of making gains.

We are the voice for those who want real change, not dangerous populism. For those who want to build Britain up, not burn it all down.

09/05/2026

Thank you to everyone who voted for your local Lib Dem Candidates.

Thanks to your trust, we were able to hold all but one of our existing council seats, and win two more (one of those we defeated was Reform's County Council leader).

We also kept Reform from winning an outright majority on East Sussex County Council.

We will continue to work hard for all of you.

If you need our help or would like to find out more about what we're doing to support local communities, do get in touch.

07/05/2026

📢 It's polling (election) day! 📢

You can vote between 7am and 10pm, and please don't forget to bring photo ID (such as driving licence, passport, blue badge etc).

Every vote matters and your vote could make a difference.

We believe that East Sussex can be better.

So today...

Vote for HOPE, not division.

Vote for better schools, better roads and better local services.

Vote for local champions.

Vote for a fair deal.

Vote for your local Lib Dems today.

06/05/2026

Tomorrow's election is between your local East Sussex Lib Dems and a Reform/ Tory coalition of chaos.

Reform have fallen apart in Kent, bringing chaos, scandal and increasing council tax - they will do the same in East Sussex if given half a chance.

This election isn't about national or international issues, it's about our schools, roads and local services.

Reform have failed on all of these things in Kent - please don't let them do the same to us.

Only the Lib Dems can beat Reform - the other parties can't win here (just look at the polling).

Our candidates are local people who want things to be better for everyone.

Vote for your Liberal Democrat candidates at tomorrow's election (7th May).

06/05/2026

When voting on Thursday don't forget to take your ID.

04/05/2026

A reminder about what we're all voting for on Thursday 7th May

Support the candidate who has a proven track record of working hard in your community and who understands what makes it tick.

04/05/2026

Great to see so many Cllr Beverley Coupar For Brede Valley & Marsham - East Sussex CC 2026 posters in this morning. Every vote will count on Thursday!

Beverley Coupar has been selected as the Lib Dem candidate for Brede Valley & Marsham. Andrew Mier has been selected as the Lib Dem candidate for Rye & Eastern Rother Two experienced politicians to fight the 7th May County Council Elections