Colchester - 2026 Local Election Projections
No party is projected to win a majority on Colchester Council, with Conservative winning the most seats (17 of 51).
| Party | Projected | Current | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Conservative | 17 (15-19) | 19 | -2 |
| Labour | 12 (11-13) | 14 | -2 |
| Liberal Democrats | 13 (12-15) | 14 | -1 |
| Green | 3 (3-3) | 3 | 0 |
| Reform UK | 5 (2-7) | 0 | +5 |
| Others | 1 (1-2) | 1 | 0 |
Key changes: +5 Ref, -2 Con, -2 Lab
Election type: Elects by thirds - approximately a third of 51 seats up for election
Control: No overall control
Last election (2024)
Conservative 7, Labour 6, Liberal Democrats 4, Green 1
Conservative 30.0% Labour 32.5% Liberal Democrats 22.9% Green 10.2% Reform UK 1.8% Others 2.7%
Key battleground wards
- Old Heath The Hythe - Reform UK leads Labour by 0.1pp
- Stanway - Reform UK leads Liberal Democrats by 1.8pp
- Tiptree - Reform UK leads Conservative by 2.9pp
- Shrub End - Reform UK leads Liberal Democrats by 2.9pp
- Mersea Pyefleet - Reform UK leads Others by 3.3pp