Chorley Council Election 2026 Predictions
Labour is projected to hold Chorley Council with 32 of 42 seats.
| Party | Projected | Current | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Conservative | 2 (2-3) | 4 | -2 |
| Labour | 32 (30-32) | 36 | -4 |
| Reform UK | 7 (6-9) | 1 | +6 |
| Others | 1 (1-1) | 1 | 0 |
Key changes: +6 Ref, -4 Lab, -2 Con
Election type: Elects by thirds - approximately a third of 42 seats up for election
Control: Labour hold
Last election (2024)
Conservative 1, Labour 13
Conservative 26.8% Labour 60.5% Liberal Democrats 1.6% Green 10.0%
Key battleground wards
- Eccleston Heskin Charnock Richard - Labour leads Reform UK by 2.1pp
- Adlington Anderton - Labour leads Reform UK by 6.6pp
- Chorley South West - Reform UK leads Labour by 6.8pp
- Buckshaw Whittle - Reform UK leads Conservative by 7.1pp
- Clayton East Brindle Hoghton - Labour leads Reform UK by 8.6pp