Chorley Council Election 2026 Predictions
Labour is projected to hold Chorley Council with 37 of 42 seats.
| Party | Projected | Current | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Conservative | 4 (1-5) | 4 | 0 |
| Labour | 37 (34-39) | 37 | 0 |
| Reform UK | 1 (0-2) | 1 | 0 |
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
- Croston Mawdesley Euxton South - Conservative leads Reform UK by 5.3pp
- Chorley South West - Labour leads Green by 6.9pp
- Buckshaw Whittle - Labour leads Conservative by 9.1pp
- Clayton East Brindle Hoghton - Labour leads Conservative by 15.2pp
- Eccleston Heskin Charnock Richard - Labour leads Reform UK by 25.7pp