The Greens gained seats at the expense of all three other parties, taking the only ward previously in Liberal Democrat hands.

[1] The Greens, Conservatives and Labour Co-op fielded candidates for every seat on the council.

In addition, there were six independents standing, including re-standing councillor and former Liberal Democrat David Watkins.

In Brunswick and Adelaide one councillor, David Watkins resigned from the Liberal Democrats and stood as an independent in this election.

Two ward names were changed during the four-year period: Hollingbury and Stanmer became Hollingdean and Stanmer, and Stanford ward was renamed Hove Park, using the council's powers under the Local Government and Public Involvement in Health Act 2007.