Bognor Regis and Littlehampton (UK Parliament constituency)

history

Bognor Regis and Littlehampton is a constituency represented in the House of Commons of the Parliament of the United Kingdom. It elects one Member of Parliament (MP) by the first past the post system of election.

Boundaries

The constituency is elongated in shape, running along the south coast of England. It includes the towns of Bognor Regis and Littlehampton.

Boundary review

Following their review of parliamentary boundaries in West Sussex, the Boundary Commission for England has made alterations to all existing constituencies to deal with population changes. The modified Bognor Regis and Littlehampton constituency is created with the following electoral wards:

Aldwick East, Aldwick West, Beach, Bersted, Brookfield, Felpham East, Felpham West, Ham, Hotham, Marine, Middleton-on-Sea, Orchard, Pagham and Rose Green, Pevensey, River, Wick with Toddington, and Yapton from the District of Arun.

History

Immediately prior to its creation in 1997, both towns were a part of the Arundel seat. Prior to 1974, Littlehampton was contained in Arundel and Shoreham, whilst Bognor Regis was in the Chichester seat.

Members of Parliament

Constituency created (1997)
1997 – present: Nick Gibb, Conservative

Elections

Sources

»Election result, 2005 (BBC)
»Election results, 1997 - 2001 (BBC)
»Election results, 1997 - 2001 (Election Demon)
[http://politics.guardian.co.uk/hoc/constituency/history/0,9571,-735,00.html Election results, 1997 - 2005] (Guardian)