Sandwell Council Election 2026 Predictions
Labour is projected to hold Sandwell Council with 52 of 72 seats.
| Party | Projected | Current | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Conservative | 2 (1-4) | 4 | -2 |
| Labour | 52 (39-53) | 62 | -10 |
| Green | 0 (0-1) | 1 | -1 |
| Reform UK | 15 (13-27) | 0 | +15 |
| Others | 3 (3-3) | 5 | -2 |
Key changes: +15 Ref, -10 Lab, -2 Con
Election type: Normally elects by thirds - all 72 seats up due to new ward boundaries. Current seats are estimates
Control: Labour hold
Probability of control change: 4%
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 With Grove Vale - Reform UK leads Labour by 0.4pp
- Rowley - Reform UK leads Labour by 3.8pp
- Great Barr With Yew Tree - Labour leads Reform UK by 4.8pp
- Friar Park - Reform UK leads Labour by 4.8pp
- Great Bridge - Conservative leads Reform UK by 4.8pp