Salford - 2026 Local Election Projections
Labour is projected to hold Salford Council with 45 of 60 seats.
| Party | Projected | Current | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Conservative | 7 (6-7) | 7 | 0 |
| Labour | 45 (40-46) | 46 | -1 |
| Liberal Democrats | 2 (2-2) | 2 | 0 |
| Reform UK | 3 (1-8) | 0 | +3 |
| Others | 3 (3-3) | 5 | -2 |
Key changes: +3 Ref, -2 Others
Election type: Elects by thirds - approximately a third of 60 seats up for election
Control: Labour hold
Last election (2024)
Conservative 2, Labour 18, Liberal Democrats 1
Conservative 20.7% Labour 58.3% Liberal Democrats 5.6% Green 12.5% Reform UK 0.6% Others 2.2%
Key battleground wards
- Barton Winton - Labour leads Reform UK by 5.0pp
- Blackfriars Trinity - Labour leads Green by 6.3pp
- Walkden South - Reform UK leads Labour by 7.0pp
- Worsley Westwood Park - Reform UK leads Labour by 7.2pp
- Kersal Broughton Park - Conservative leads Reform UK by 8.4pp