Dudley - 2026 Local Election Projections
No party is projected to win a majority on Dudley Council, with Conservative winning the most seats (29 of 72).
| Party | Projected | Current | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Conservative | 29 (29-35) | 33 | -4 |
| Labour | 15 (15-18) | 23 | -8 |
| Liberal Democrats | 5 (4-5) | 5 | 0 |
| Reform UK | 23 (14-23) | 3 | +20 |
| Others | 0 (0-1) | 8 | -8 |
Key changes: +20 Ref, -8 Lab, -8 Others
Election type: Elects by thirds - approximately a third of 72 seats up for election
Control: No overall control
Probability of control change: 4%
Last election (2024)
Conservative 34, Labour 34, Liberal Democrats 3, Others 1
Conservative 42.0% Labour 41.8% Liberal Democrats 5.7% Green 4.0% Reform UK 0.8% Others 5.7%
Key battleground wards
- Norton - Reform UK leads Conservative by 1.0pp
- Pedmore Stourbridge East - Reform UK leads Conservative by 1.3pp
- Cradley North Wollescote - Liberal Democrats leads Reform UK by 1.3pp
- Hayley Green Cradley South - Conservative leads Reform UK by 2.0pp
- Belle Vale - Reform UK leads Conservative by 2.5pp