Tangmere (ward) is an electoral ward located within the Chichester District in West Sussex, England.
It serves as a geographical division for local government elections, primarily for the Chichester District Council. The ward encompasses the village of Tangmere and often includes surrounding rural areas or parts of adjacent civil parishes, as defined by the Local Government Boundary Commission for England (LGBCE) during periodic electoral reviews.
As an electoral ward, its main purpose is to provide a defined area from which residents elect one or more councillors to represent their interests on the Chichester District Council. These councillors participate in local governance, making decisions on services such as planning, waste management, environmental health, and housing within the district. The number of councillors representing the Tangmere ward can vary based on population shifts and boundary realignments.
The village of Tangmere, from which the ward takes its name, is historically significant, particularly for its former Royal Air Force station, RAF Tangmere, which played a crucial role during World War II. The ward's boundaries are drawn to ensure effective and fair representation for the local population within the Chichester District's administrative framework.