Manchester Council Election 2026 Predictions
Labour is projected to hold Manchester Council with 80 of 96 seats.
| Party | Projected | Current | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Labour | 80 (75-81) | 86 | -6 |
| Liberal Democrats | 5 (5-6) | 4 | +1 |
| Green | 5 (3-9) | 3 | +2 |
| Others | 6 (5-7) | 3 | +3 |
Key changes: -6 Lab, +3 Others, +2 Green
Election type: Elects by thirds - approximately a third of 96 seats up for election
Control: Labour hold
Last election (2022)
Labour 92, Liberal Democrats 2, Green 2
Conservative 8.8% Labour 65.8% Liberal Democrats 12.6% Green 11.4%
Key battleground wards
- Withington - Green leads Liberal Democrats by 1.5pp
- Whalley Range - Labour leads Green by 1.5pp
- Hulme - Labour leads Green by 2.4pp
- Cheetham - Labour leads Others by 3.4pp
- Moss Side - Green leads Labour by 4.0pp