Sandwell - 2026 Local Election Projections
Labour is projected to hold Sandwell Council with 55 of 72 seats.
| Party | Projected | Current | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Conservative | 4 (2-7) | 4 | 0 |
| Labour | 55 (42-55) | 60 | -5 |
| Green | 0 (0-3) | 1 | -1 |
| Reform UK | 11 (9-23) | 0 | +11 |
| Others | 2 (0-3) | 7 | -5 |
Key changes: +11 Ref, -5 Lab, -5 Others
Election type: Elects by thirds - approximately a third of 72 seats up for election
Control: Labour hold
Probability of control change: 1%
Last election (2024)
Conservative 1, Labour 22, Others 1
Conservative 21.3% Labour 56.9% Liberal Democrats 3.4% Green 5.5% Reform UK 7.5% Others 5.4%
Key battleground wards
- Friar Park Stone Cross - Labour leads Reform UK by 0.2pp
- Rowley - Labour leads Reform UK by 2.8pp
- Oldbury - Labour leads Reform UK by 3.1pp
- Wednesbury - Reform UK leads Labour by 3.7pp
- Tipton Green - Others leads Reform UK by 4.6pp