Reading Council Election 2026 Predictions
Labour is projected to hold Reading Council with 31 of 48 seats.
| Party | Projected | Current | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Conservative | 3 (2-4) | 3 | 0 |
| Labour | 31 (28-31) | 32 | -1 |
| Liberal Democrats | 3 (3-3) | 3 | 0 |
| Green | 10 (9-12) | 8 | +2 |
| Reform UK | 0 (0-2) | 1 | -1 |
| Others | 1 (1-1) | 1 | 0 |
Key changes: +2 Green
Election type: Elects by thirds - approximately a third of 48 seats up for election
Control: Labour hold
Last election (2022)
Conservative 26.3% Labour 47.3% Liberal Democrats 9.2% Green 16.8%
Key battleground wards
- Abbey - Labour leads Green by 2.1pp
- Emmer Green - Conservative leads Green by 3.3pp
- Caversham Heights - Green leads Conservative by 3.6pp
- Kentwood - Labour leads Reform UK by 5.5pp
- Norcot - Labour leads Reform UK by 6.0pp