Manchester - 2026 Local Election Projections
Labour is projected to hold Manchester Council with 72 of 96 seats.
| Party | Projected | Current | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Labour | 72 (68-76) | 86 | -14 |
| Liberal Democrats | 5 (4-6) | 4 | +1 |
| Green | 12 (7-15) | 3 | +9 |
| Others | 7 (5-8) | 3 | +4 |
Key changes: -14 Lab, +9 Green, +4 Others
Election type: Elects by thirds - approximately a third of 96 seats up for election
Control: Labour hold
Last election (2024)
Labour 30, Liberal Democrats 1, Green 1, Others 1
Conservative 6.2% Labour 54.7% Liberal Democrats 10.9% Green 17.7% Others 10.5%
Key battleground wards
- Cheetham - Others leads Labour by 0.3pp
- Chorlton - Green leads Labour by 0.7pp
- Fallowfield - Labour leads Green by 1.2pp
- Baguley - Green leads Reform UK by 1.8pp
- Higher Blackley - Labour leads Reform UK by 2.9pp