Ipswich Council Election 2026 Predictions
Labour is projected to hold Ipswich Council with 33 of 48 seats.
| Party | Projected | Current | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Conservative | 6 (5-8) | 7 | -1 |
| Labour | 33 (28-33) | 38 | -5 |
| Liberal Democrats | 3 (3-3) | 3 | 0 |
| Green | 1 (0-2) | 0 | +1 |
| Reform UK | 5 (4-10) | 0 | +5 |
Key changes: -5 Lab, +5 Ref
Election type: Elects by thirds - approximately a third of 48 seats up for election
Control: Labour hold
Last election (2024)
Conservative 2, Labour 15, Liberal Democrats 1
Conservative 29.5% Labour 46.6% Liberal Democrats 9.9% Green 10.8% Reform UK 3.0%
Key battleground wards
- Whitehouse - Labour leads Reform UK by 0.0pp
- Holywells - Labour leads Reform UK by 1.1pp
- St Johns - Labour leads Reform UK by 1.3pp
- Rushmere - Labour leads Reform UK by 1.6pp
- Stoke Park - Reform UK leads Conservative by 2.6pp