Claim: In the 1973 Horsham District Council election, Horsham West was won by Independent Party candidate Lane F. with a total of 1,403 votes which was 38.7% of the total number of votes, despite having more Conservative candidates in the race such as Moore B. Ms., Windrum A., and Collins M.
Evidence: The 1973 Horsham District Council election was the first ever for the council and took place on 7 June 1973 to elect members of Horsham District Council in England. Horsham West Conservative Lane F. 1,137 31.3 Conservative Moore B. Ms. Conservative Windrum A. Conservative Collins M.