Rugby - 2026 Local Election Projections
No party is projected to win a majority on Rugby Council, with Conservative winning the most seats (16 of 42).
| Party | Projected | Current | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Conservative | 16 (14-18) | 17 | -1 |
| Labour | 12 (12-15) | 15 | -3 |
| Liberal Democrats | 9 (9-11) | 10 | -1 |
| Reform UK | 5 (1-5) | 0 | +5 |
Key changes: +5 Ref, -3 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 31.9% Labour 36.4% Liberal Democrats 20.8% Green 6.8% Reform UK 4.1%
Key battleground wards
- Dunsmore - Reform UK leads Liberal Democrats by 0.1pp
- Bilton - Conservative leads Reform UK by 0.4pp
- New Bilton - Reform UK leads Labour by 0.9pp
- Coton Boughton - Reform UK leads Labour by 1.4pp
- Newbold Brownsover - Reform UK leads Labour by 1.4pp