Halton - 2026 Local Election Projections
Labour is projected to hold Halton Council with 44 of 54 seats.
| Party | Projected | Current | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Labour | 44 (38-45) | 49 | -5 |
| Liberal Democrats | 3 (3-4) | 3 | 0 |
| Reform UK | 6 (4-12) | 1 | +5 |
| Others | 1 (1-1) | 1 | 0 |
Key changes: -5 Lab, +5 Ref
Election type: Elects by thirds - approximately a third of 54 seats up for election
Control: Labour hold
Last election (2024)
Labour 17, Liberal Democrats 1
Conservative 11.8% Labour 68.0% Liberal Democrats 10.4% Green 6.7% Reform UK 1.0% Others 2.2%
Key battleground wards
- Halton Castle - Labour leads Reform UK by 2.5pp
- Norton North - Reform UK leads Labour by 3.0pp
- Grange - Reform UK leads Labour by 4.8pp
- Farnworth - Labour leads Reform UK by 6.2pp
- Birchfield - Reform UK leads Labour by 6.2pp