Harlow - 2026 Local Election Projections
No party is projected to win a majority on Harlow Council, with Reform UK winning the most seats (12 of 33).
| Party | Projected | Current | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Conservative | 11 (11-14) | 17 | -6 |
| Labour | 10 (10-12) | 15 | -5 |
| Reform UK | 12 (7-12) | 1 | +11 |
Key changes: +11 Ref, -6 Con, -5 Lab
Election type: Elects by thirds - approximately a third of 33 seats up for election
Control: No overall control
Probability of control change: 100%
Last election (2024)
Conservative 17, Labour 16
Conservative 43.8% Labour 43.8% Liberal Democrats 0.7% Green 8.6% Others 3.0%
Key battleground wards
- Old Harlow - Reform UK leads Conservative by 0.7pp
- Church Langley North Newhall - Reform UK leads Conservative by 2.9pp
- Little Parndon Town Centre - Reform UK leads Labour by 4.6pp
- Bush Fair - Reform UK leads Labour by 6.0pp
- Great Parndon - Reform UK leads Conservative by 9.0pp