Ipswich - 2026 Local Election Projections
Labour is projected to hold Ipswich Council with 30 of 48 seats.
| Party | Projected | Current | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Conservative | 6 (5-8) | 7 | -1 |
| Labour | 30 (28-33) | 38 | -8 |
| Liberal Democrats | 3 (3-3) | 3 | 0 |
| Green | 1 (0-2) | 0 | +1 |
| Reform UK | 8 (3-11) | 0 | +8 |
Key changes: -8 Lab, +8 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 29.4% Labour 46.4% Liberal Democrats 10.0% Green 10.7% Reform UK 3.2%
Key battleground wards
- Priory Heath - Reform UK leads Labour by 0.7pp
- Gainsborough - Labour leads Reform UK by 1.2pp
- Sprites - Reform UK leads Labour by 1.6pp
- Westgate - Labour leads Reform UK by 1.8pp
- Gipping - Labour leads Reform UK by 2.4pp