Rugby Council Election 2026 Predictions
No party is projected to win a majority on Rugby Council, with Conservative winning the most seats (14 of 42).
| Party | Projected | Current | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Conservative | 14 (13-16) | 17 | -3 |
| Labour | 13 (11-14) | 15 | -2 |
| Liberal Democrats | 12 (11-12) | 10 | +2 |
| Reform UK | 3 (2-5) | 0 | +3 |
Key changes: -3 Con, +3 Ref, -2 Lab
Election type: Elects by thirds - approximately a third of 42 seats up for election
Control: No overall control
Last election (2024)
Conservative 6, Labour 5, Liberal Democrats 3
Conservative 32.0% Labour 36.2% Liberal Democrats 20.7% Green 6.9% Reform UK 4.1%
Key battleground wards
- New Bilton - Labour leads Reform UK by 0.8pp
- Newbold Brownsover - Reform UK leads Labour by 1.5pp
- Wolston The Lawfords - Reform UK leads Conservative by 1.7pp
- Admirals Cawston - Reform UK leads Labour by 2.0pp
- Coton Boughton - Labour leads Reform UK by 2.1pp