ELECTION: Tories take a beating in Littlehampton Town

Mr Britton was kicked back into fourth place, being beaten by Lib Dem representative Ian Buckland and the UK Indepence Party’s (UKIP) William Watkins.

Mr Buckland is the new county council for Littlehampton Town, after clinching 658 votes (30.2 per cent).

It was a tough campaign, Mr Buckland admitted, with Mr Watkins taking a shock 576 votes (26.5 per cent) and Labour’s George O’Neil receiving a total of 463 (21.3 per cent).

Mr Britton took only 16 per cent (348 votes) while independent David Jones, earned 106 votes (4.8 per cent).

Speaking of his defeat, Mr Britton said: “As the defeated incumbent I would just like to say what a privilege it has been to serve Littlehampton Town on West Sussex County Council.

“I warmly congratulate Ian on his hard work and tough-fought campaign. Although we are from different political parties he thoroughly deserves his victory.

“I’m sure Ian will represent Littlehampton well.”

More updates to follow.