Sandwell Council Election 2026 Predictions
Labour is projected to hold Sandwell Council with 50 of 72 seats.
| Party | Projected | Current | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Conservative | 2 (1-4) | 4 | -2 |
| Labour | 50 (38-51) | 60 | -10 |
| Green | 0 (0-2) | 1 | -1 |
| Reform UK | 17 (15-29) | 0 | +17 |
| Others | 3 (2-3) | 7 | -4 |
Key changes: +17 Ref, -10 Lab, -4 Others
Election type: Elects by thirds - approximately a third of 72 seats up for election
Control: Labour hold
Probability of control change: 5%
Last election (2022)
Conservative 9, Labour 61, Others 2
Conservative 34.4% Labour 57.5% Liberal Democrats 3.5% Others 3.5%
Key battleground wards
- Charlemont Grove Vale - Labour leads Reform UK by 0.5pp
- Great Bridge - Conservative leads Reform UK by 0.9pp
- Rowley - Reform UK leads Labour by 1.3pp
- Great Barr Tamebridge Yew Tree - Labour leads Reform UK by 3.1pp
- Hill Top - Labour leads Reform UK by 3.6pp