Chorley - 2026 Local Election Projections
Labour is projected to hold Chorley Council with 32 of 42 seats.
| Party | Projected | Current | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Conservative | 4 (3-6) | 4 | 0 |
| Labour | 32 (31-34) | 36 | -4 |
| Green | 1 (0-1) | 0 | +1 |
| Reform UK | 4 (2-6) | 1 | +3 |
| Others | 1 (1-1) | 1 | 0 |
Key changes: -4 Lab, +3 Ref
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% Others 1.2%
Key battleground wards
- Chorley South West - Green leads Labour by 1.8pp
- Buckshaw Whittle - Conservative leads Reform UK by 3.0pp
- Clayton East Brindle Hoghton - Reform UK leads Labour by 3.8pp
- Eccleston Heskin Charnock Richard - Reform UK leads Labour by 4.9pp
- Croston Mawdesley Euxton South - Reform UK leads Conservative by 8.0pp