Cheltenham - 2026 Local Election Projections
The Liberal Democrats are projected to hold Cheltenham Council with 36 of 40 seats.
| Party | Projected | Current | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Liberal Democrats | 36 (35-37) | 36 | 0 |
| Green | 3 (1-3) | 3 | 0 |
| Others | 1 (1-2) | 1 | 0 |
Election type: Elects by halves - approximately half of 40 seats up for election
Control: Liberal Democrats hold
Last election (2024)
Liberal Democrats 36, Green 3, Others 1
Conservative 25.4% Labour 4.7% Liberal Democrats 51.9% Green 15.6% Others 2.4%
Key battleground wards
- St Pauls - Green leads Liberal Democrats by 0.5pp
- Prestbury - Green leads Reform UK by 4.9pp
- Hesters Way - Liberal Democrats leads Green by 12.7pp
- Springbank - Liberal Democrats leads Reform UK by 19.1pp
- Charlton Kings - Liberal Democrats leads Conservative by 21.5pp