Bolton - 2026 Local Election Projections
No party is projected to win a majority on Bolton Council, with Labour winning the most seats (18 of 60).
| Party | Projected | Current | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Conservative | 11 (10-13) | 15 | -4 |
| Labour | 18 (18-22) | 25 | -7 |
| Liberal Democrats | 6 (5-7) | 6 | 0 |
| Green | 2 (1-4) | 0 | +2 |
| Reform UK | 6 (3-7) | 1 | +5 |
| Others | 17 (14-17) | 13 | +4 |
Key changes: -7 Lab, +5 Ref, -4 Con
Election type: Elects by thirds - approximately a third of 60 seats up for election
Control: No overall control
Last election (2024)
Conservative 3, Labour 9, Liberal Democrats 2, Green 1, Others 6
Conservative 19.8% Labour 34.4% Liberal Democrats 7.6% Green 9.1% Others 29.1%
Key battleground wards
- Bradshaw - Reform UK leads Conservative by 0.1pp
- Farnworth North - Others leads Reform UK by 1.2pp
- Westhoughton South - Reform UK leads Liberal Democrats by 2.3pp
- Queens Park Central - Others leads Labour by 2.7pp
- Breightmet - Reform UK leads Labour by 3.5pp