Leeds Council Election 2026 Predictions
Labour is projected to hold Leeds Council with 52 of 99 seats.
| Party | Projected | Current | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Conservative | 15 (13-16) | 14 | +1 |
| Labour | 52 (48-52) | 57 | -5 |
| Liberal Democrats | 7 (6-7) | 6 | +1 |
| Green | 10 (9-12) | 6 | +4 |
| Reform UK | 2 (2-7) | 2 | 0 |
| Others | 13 (12-13) | 14 | -1 |
Key changes: -5 Lab, +4 Green
Election type: Elects by thirds - approximately a third of 99 seats up for election
Control: Labour hold
Probability of control change: 34%
Last election (2022)
Conservative 21, Labour 58, Liberal Democrats 7, Green 3, Others 10
Conservative 27.0% Labour 44.1% Liberal Democrats 9.4% Green 11.4% Others 8.3%
Key battleground wards
- Guiseley Rawdon - Labour leads Reform UK by 0.3pp
- Calverley Farsley - Conservative leads Reform UK by 0.4pp
- Weetwood - Liberal Democrats leads Labour by 0.8pp
- Morley South - Others leads Reform UK by 4.2pp
- Temple Newsam - Labour leads Reform UK by 4.3pp