The 1979 Adur District Council election was held on 3 May 1979 where the entire council was up for election, following boundary changes that reduced the number of wards by one, but all together had added two seats.
Elections to the Adur District Council were held on 3 May 1979, alongside the general election. The entire council was up for election, following boundary changes that reduced the number of wards by one, but all together had added two seats. 
