Hartlepool Council Election 2026 Predictions
Reform UK is projected to win 24 of 36 seats on Hartlepool Council, taking control from Labour.
| Party | Projected | Current | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Conservative | 0 (0-3) | 4 | -4 |
| Labour | 9 (3-15) | 22 | -13 |
| Reform UK | 24 (16-30) | 4 | +20 |
| Others | 3 (3-6) | 6 | -3 |
Key changes: +20 Ref, -13 Lab, -4 Con
Election type: Elects by thirds - approximately a third of 36 seats up for election
Control: Labour to Reform UK
Probability of control change: 98%
Last election (2022)
Conservative 34.2% Labour 42.3% Liberal Democrats 2.1% Others 21.2%
Key battleground wards
- Throston - Labour leads Reform UK by 3.1pp
- Manor House - Reform UK leads Labour by 3.6pp
- Rural West - Reform UK leads Conservative by 3.8pp
- Burn Valley - Reform UK leads Labour by 3.9pp
- Headland Harbour - Reform UK leads Labour by 5.4pp