Sheffield Council Election 2026 Predictions
No party is projected to win a majority on Sheffield Council, with Labour winning the most seats (33 of 84).
| Party | Projected | Current | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Labour | 33 (30-35) | 36 | -3 |
| Liberal Democrats | 28 (26-29) | 28 | 0 |
| Green | 17 (15-19) | 14 | +3 |
| Reform UK | 2 (2-4) | 1 | +1 |
| Others | 4 (4-4) | 5 | -1 |
Key changes: -3 Lab, +3 Green
Election type: Elects by thirds - approximately a third of 84 seats up for election
Control: No overall control
Last election (2022)
Conservative 1, Labour 38, Liberal Democrats 29, Green 14, Others 2
Conservative 13.1% Labour 40.6% Liberal Democrats 21.8% Green 21.2%
Key battleground wards
- Richmond - Labour leads Reform UK by 0.8pp
- Mosborough - Liberal Democrats leads Labour by 1.4pp
- Crookes Crosspool - Labour leads Liberal Democrats by 1.7pp
- Burngreave - Green leads Labour by 5.1pp
- Walkley - Green leads Labour by 5.2pp