Halton Council Election 2026 Predictions
Labour is projected to hold Halton Council with 49 of 54 seats.
| Party | Projected | Current | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Labour | 49 (46-49) | 49 | 0 |
| Liberal Democrats | 3 (2-4) | 3 | 0 |
| Reform UK | 1 (1-4) | 1 | 0 |
| Others | 1 (1-1) | 1 | 0 |
Election type: Elects by thirds - approximately a third of 54 seats up for election
Control: Labour hold
Last election (2022)
Conservative 17.7% Labour 64.2% Liberal Democrats 9.6% Green 5.2% Others 3.2%
Key battleground wards
- Mersey Weston - Labour leads Liberal Democrats by 0.5pp
- Daresbury Moore Sandymoor - Labour leads Reform UK by 2.8pp
- Grange - Labour leads Reform UK by 4.8pp
- Birchfield - Labour leads Reform UK by 8.1pp
- Beechwood Heath - Liberal Democrats leads Reform UK by 8.6pp