Adur
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Adur district lies on the West Sussex coast, centred on the town of Shoreham-by-Sea at the mouth of the River Adur. Shoreham has a harbour, historic streets, and a beach, while Lancing and Sompting are suburban coastal communities. The South Downs rise just inland, offering chalk hills, trails, and panoramic views. Coastal flats, river estuaries, and farmland contrast with seaside towns, creating a landscape of both maritime and rural character.
The local authority for this district is: Adur District Council - responsible for district-level services. Since West Sussex is a two-tier area, county-level services are handled by: West Sussex County Council.
Constituencies in Adur
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Wards in Adur
Adur is divided into 14 wards, listed below in alphabetical order.
- Buckingham
- Churchill
- Cokeham
- Eastbrook
- Hillside
- Manor
- Marine
- Mash Barn
- Peverel
- Southlands
- Southwick Green
- St Mary's
- St Nicolas
- Widewater