North Tyneside - 2026 Local Election Projections
Labour is projected to hold North Tyneside Council with 36 of 60 seats.
| Party | Projected | Current | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Conservative | 7 (6-9) | 8 | -1 |
| Labour | 36 (36-40) | 50 | -14 |
| Green | 1 (1-5) | 0 | +1 |
| Reform UK | 16 (9-16) | 1 | +15 |
| Others | 0 (0-1) | 1 | -1 |
Key changes: +15 Ref, -14 Lab
Election type: Elects by thirds - approximately a third of 60 seats up for election
Control: Labour hold
Last election (2024)
Conservative 8, Labour 51, Others 1
Conservative 18.1% Labour 58.0% Liberal Democrats 1.4% Green 13.9% Reform UK 2.0% Others 6.5%
Key battleground wards
- Battle Hill - Reform UK leads Labour by 0.4pp
- Wallsend North - Reform UK leads Labour by 0.9pp
- Wallsend Central - Labour leads Reform UK by 1.2pp
- Longbenton Benton - Reform UK leads Labour by 2.0pp
- Backworth Holystone - Labour leads Reform UK by 2.0pp