LD took this seat from Con after 4 consecutive elections.
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John Milne
Liberal DemocratsJohn Milne is the Liberal Democrat MP for Horsham, and has been an MP continually since 4 July 2024.
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Positive coverage
“Horsham MP calls for tougher rules on sewage pollution” — Sussex Express
“'Shocking' car racing at 100mph along A-road is an 'accident waiting to happen'” — The Argus
A marginal seat — won by just 2,517 votes (4.5%) in 2024. Covers Horsham, Southwater and Billingshurst. Population 103,902. Recorded crime is 72% below the national average.
Sussex Green Living: A greener spring clean
Sussex Express · 9 Apr 2026
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Sign up freeMedian Income▼
£34,000
per year (HMRC 2022-23)
Mean Income▼
£46,800
per year (HMRC 2022-23)
Businesses▼
5,000
VAT/PAYE registered (ONS 2024)
Schools▼
50
31 primary, 4 secondary, 15 other
Total Income Tax▼
£533m
from 60,000 taxpayers
Median Tax▼
£3,720
per taxpayer / year
Mean Tax
£8,950
per taxpayer / year
Source: HMRC Survey of Personal Incomes, tax year 2022-23. Allocated by taxpayer residence. Covers income tax only — excludes NI, VAT, and capital gains. Sample-based estimate (~8% confidence interval).
Attainment 8▼
51.0
average score (DfE)
GCSE Pass Rate▼
76.2%
5+ GCSEs 9-4 (DfE)
1 city, 1 large town, 4 towns, 6 villages, rural areas — 103,883 total population
Source: ONS Built-Up Areas (Census 2021) + data.police.uk — crime rates are per 1,000 population (last 3 months)
Source: data.police.uk — street-level crime data aggregated from LSOA to constituency
32 councillors across 16 wards · Last elections: Feb 2024
| Ward | Party | Councillor | Elected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Billingshurst | Liberal Democrats | John Maurice Trollope | May 2023 |
| Liberal Democrats | Mark Alexander Baynham | May 2023 | |
| Liberal Democrats | Samantha Leigh Bateman | May 2023 | |
| Broadbridge Heath | Liberal Democrats | James John Brookes | May 2023 |
| Liberal Democrats | Jonathan Charles Herbert Taylor | May 2023 | |
| Colgate Rusper | Conservative and Unionist Party | Liz Kitchen | May 2023 |
| Conservative and Unionist Party | Tony Hogben | May 2023 | |
| Cowfold Shermanbury West Grinstead | Liberal Democrats | Joanne Knowles | May 2023 |
| Conservative and Unionist Party | Lynn Audrey Lambert | May 2023 | |
| Denne | Liberal Democrats | Clive Trott | May 2023 |
| Liberal Democrats | John Milne | May 2023 | |
| Liberal Democrats | Ruth Margaret Fletcher | May 2023 | |
| Forest | Liberal Democrats | Colin Minto | May 2023 |
| Liberal Democrats | David Skipp | May 2023 | |
| Liberal Democrats | Jon Olson | May 2023 | |
| Holbrook East | Liberal Democrats | Nick Grant | May 2023 |
| Liberal Democrats | Warwick John Hellawell | May 2023 | |
| Holbrook West | Liberal Democrats | Christopher Franke | May 2023 |
| Liberal Democrats | Nigel Douglas Emery | May 2023 | |
| Itchingfield Slinfold Warnham | Liberal Democrats | Kasia Greenwood | May 2023 |
| Conservative and Unionist Party | Tricia Youtan | May 2023 | |
| Nuthurst Lower Beeding | Liberal Democrats | Dennis Stephen Livingstone | May 2023 |
| Roffey North | Liberal Democrats | Anthony David Bevis | May 2023 |
| Liberal Democrats | Belinda Walters | May 2023 | |
| Roffey South | Liberal Democrats | Jay Mercer | May 2023 |
| Liberal Democrats | Sam Raby | May 2023 | |
| Rudgwick | Conservative and Unionist Party | Dick Landeryou | May 2023 |
| Southwater North | Conservative and Unionist Party | Claire Vickers | Feb 2024 |
| Southwater South Shipley | Liberal Democrats | Alex Jeffery | May 2023 |
| Liberal Democrats | Colette Mary Blackburn | May 2023 | |
| Trafalgar | Liberal Democrats | Anthony John Frankland | May 2023 |
| Liberal Democrats | Martin Boffey | May 2023 |
Source: DCLEAPIL v1.0 by Jason Leman, LEAP (Andrew Teale) & Democracy Club. CC BY-SA 4.0. Data last refreshed: 1 Apr 2026.
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| LD | 21,632 | 39.0% | |
Won 2019 GEWon 2017 GEWon 2015 GE | Con | 19,115 | 34.4% |
| Ref | 6,116 | 11.0% | |
| Lab | 5,979 | 10.8% | |
| Green | 2,137 | 3.9% | |
| Ind | 276 | 0.5% | |
| Ind | 244 | 0.4% |
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
✓ Won 2017 GEWon 2015 GE | Con | 35,900 | 56.8% |
| LD | 14,773 | 23.4% | |
| Lab | 9,424 | 14.9% | |
| Green | 2,668 | 4.2% | |
| Ind | 477 | 0.8% |
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
✓ Won 2019 GEWon 2015 GE | Con | 36,906 | 59.5% |
| Lab | 13,422 | 21.6% | |
| LD | 7,644 | 12.3% | |
| Green | 1,844 | 3.0% | |
| Ind | 1,533 | 2.5% | |
| Ind | 375 | 0.6% | |
| Ind | 263 | 0.4% |
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
✓ Won 2019 GEWon 2017 GE | Con | 32,627 | 57.3% |
| Ind | 7,969 | 14.0% | |
| LD | 6,647 | 11.7% | |
| Lab | 6,499 | 11.4% | |
| Green | 2,198 | 3.9% | |
| Ind | 375 | 0.7% | |
| Ind | 307 | 0.5% | |
| Ind | 303 | 0.5% |
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Con | 29,447 | 52.7% | |
| LD | 17,987 | 32.2% | |
| Lab | 4,189 | 7.5% | |
| Ind | 2,839 | 5.1% | |
| Green | 570 | 1.0% | |
| Ind | 469 | 0.8% | |
| Ind | 253 | 0.5% | |
| Ind | 87 | 0.2% |
John Milne appeared in 1 national article across 1 topic (13 Apr 2026 – 13 Apr 2026)
Positive (+0.30)Ranked #120 of 286 MPs mentioned in national coverage
Presents himself as informed and principled on local government issues, criticising poor Conservative management while advocating for Liberal Democrat candidates.
11 articles hidden as not sufficiently relevant to this constituency
Sussex Green Living is encouraging residents to donate old electronics and tech during their spring clean, with drop-off locations across multiple sites in the Horsham area including Horsham itself, Amberley, Arundel, and surrounding villages. The initiative highlights environmental benefits of recycling electronics and the mental health benefits of decluttering.
Arun Valley Vineyard in Billingshurst has applied to Horsham District Council for a premises licence to sell alcohol and operate wine tours and tastings on weekends and select weekdays. The vineyard plans to host pre-booked tours of up to 50 people between 10am and 8pm, primarily from Easter through September, as part of a strategy to make the business economically viable.
Horsham MP John Milne is calling for tougher regulations on sewage pollution, including mandatory reporting of discharge volumes and a stronger water regulator to replace Ofwat. The article highlights local sewage issues affecting communities in Mannings Heath, Nuthurst, and Barns Green, with Mannings Heath experiencing 131 sewage discharges in 2024.
Residents in Horsham were surprised to discover that decorative swan models placed at Harwood Ponds (Ayshe Court Lakes) were fake, with some having fed them bread before learning the truth. The decoys were apparently placed by the Friends of the Lakes volunteer group to deter geese from nesting and attacking people.
Horsham Music Circle is hosting a concert featuring pianist Isata Kanneh-Mason and violinist Braimah Kanneh-Mason, performing classical works by Mozart, Grieg, Ravel, and Beethoven at St Mary's. The event showcases local cultural programming and celebrates the area's arts community.
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A 15-year-old from Horsham has been arrested following a stabbing incident in Littlehampton on April 8, which left a 37-year-old victim with non-serious injuries. The teenager was bailed pending further investigation into the grievous bodily harm charge.
A 15-year-old boy from Horsham was arrested in connection with a stabbing incident in Littlehampton on 8 April. The victim, aged 37, sustained non-serious injuries and was treated at hospital.
Halifax bank branch in Horsham town centre is closing permanently on September 8, with the closure delayed from June to allow customers more time to transition. Meanwhile, the nearby Lloyds Bank branch will temporarily close for three months from mid-April for refurbishment works.
Residents of Kilnwood Vale in Horsham are reporting dangerous car racing at speeds over 100mph on the A264, describing it as an 'accident waiting to happen.' Local MP John Milne and councillors have launched a petition and pledged action, while Sussex Police confirm awareness and ongoing enforcement efforts through Operation Hubcap.
Berkeley Group has submitted revised plans for 1,000 homes north-west of Southwater in the Horsham district, down from 1,500 homes in a previous bid. The proposal has generated significant public consultation responses, with residents raising concerns about traffic capacity, loss of green space, wildlife impact, and strain on NHS and water infrastructure, though the developer argues the district is below national housing delivery targets.
Horsham District Council is preparing landlords for the Renters' Rights Act taking effect May 1, 2026, which will introduce major reforms including ending no-fault evictions and strengthening tenant protections. The council estimates around 9,000 rented properties in the district will be affected by these changes.
Holbrook Animal Rescue, forced to relocate due to the North Horsham Mowbray development of 2,750 homes, is appealing a refused planning application for a new site in Southwater. Residents and neighbouring businesses have raised concerns about noise, environmental impact, and the loss of rural character, while the rescue centre argues the site is suitable for its operations.
FatFace is trialling a new in-store styling service called 'Face to Face' across six UK stores, including one in Horsham. The service offers complimentary one-to-one appointments with staff to help customers with wardrobe updates and occasion shopping.
A public consultation has opened for a major housing development of up to 1,000 homes northwest of Southwater in Horsham District. Local residents and the Save Rural Southwater group have expressed concerns about the scale of the development and its impact on the semi-rural character of the area.
Horsham District Council has won a bronze award at the Community Rail Awards for its Arun Valley Line: Beyond the Rails project, which promotes rail tourism through podcasts and films highlighting local attractions and stations. The initiative encourages sustainable transport use and celebrates the visitor economy across the Horsham district and surrounding areas.
Homelium Care, a West Sussex-based provider, is recruiting home care assistants across the county including in Horsham, citing growing demand for in-home care services for older adults. The company is offering flexible, supportive roles with training provided, targeting people returning to work, students, and those seeking part-time positions.
A level crossing barrier fault at Angmering station on April 4 caused significant disruption to Southern Rail services across West Sussex, with trains delayed by up to 20 minutes and diversions affecting multiple routes including services via Horsham.
Horsham District Council is opening a new round of Green LEAP grant applications, offering up to £5,000 to small businesses for climate-friendly projects. The scheme has already funded 32 projects since 2024, with a local example being H2Ogeo's river restoration monitoring initiative on the River Adur.
Friends of Chesworth Farm is holding their annual general meeting on 13 April at Brighton Road Baptist Church in Horsham, featuring talks and discussions about the local nature reserve and its endangered wildlife. The event is open to all constituents interested in the conservation efforts at this local site.
Cheryl, a Horsham-based entrepreneur who founded Horsham Sports Injury Clinic, has won the Dynamic Awards for female achievement in business. Her clinic, which began 12 years ago in a small attic room, has grown into two complementary businesses operating from Graylands Business Park and now includes Elevate Reformer Pilates, serving the local community with high-quality rehabilitation and fitness services.
Southwater Parish Council is organising a training session to help residents identify and record ancient and veteran trees for the Woodland Trust's national Ancient Tree Inventory. The initiative aims to protect local natural heritage while contributing to a nationwide conservation project.
East Surrey Hospital, which serves Horsham and Crawley patients, is advising the public on how to access care during a junior doctors' strike from April 7-13. The NHS Trust urges non-emergency patients to use alternative services like NHS 111, walk-in centres, and the Minor Injury Unit at Horsham to reduce pressure on Emergency Departments.
John Milne MP discusses pedestrian and cycling safety concerns across Horsham district, particularly highlighting dangerous road crossings at the A24 near Southwater and Hop Oast, and between Highwood and Broadbridge Heath. He criticises West Sussex County Council's road design priorities and advocates for ringfenced funding and strategic planning for complete walking and cycling networks.
Andrew Griffith MP criticises the Government's proposed Mansion Tax, claiming it is poorly designed and will raise far less revenue than claimed. He highlights that over 40,000 households across Chichester, Horsham and Arun districts are at risk, representing about one in three households in the area.
The Shelley Memorial Project committee visited Oxford's Bodleian Library to view rare manuscripts and personal items of the Romantic poet Percy Bysshe Shelley, who had strong connections to Horsham. The visit highlighted the world's greatest collection of Shelley materials and reinforced the project's mission to preserve the poet's legacy in connection with his birthplace.
Horsham Bridge Club celebrates student achievements in annual competitions, with records broken by teacher Alan Setchell. The club offers lessons for all levels at its East Street location and online.
Horsham Golf Club's senior members raised nearly £6,000 for Home Start CHAMS, a local charity supporting families with young children under five. The donation was presented at the seniors' AGM and represents accumulated fundraising efforts throughout the golfing year.
This article discusses the recent replacement of Fastigiate oak trees in Horsham Park with Hornbeam trees, following damage from unsuitable soil and vandalism. It provides botanical and historical context about both tree species and the park's significance to the local community since its establishment in 1928.
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