Sheffield - 2026 Local Election Projections
No party is projected to win a majority on Sheffield Council, with Labour winning the most seats (30 of 84).
| Party | Projected | Current | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Labour | 30 (26-31) | 36 | -6 |
| Liberal Democrats | 28 (23-28) | 28 | 0 |
| Green | 18 (17-22) | 14 | +4 |
| Reform UK | 3 (3-8) | 1 | +2 |
| Others | 5 (4-6) | 5 | 0 |
Key changes: -6 Lab, +4 Green, +2 Ref
Election type: Elects by thirds - approximately a third of 84 seats up for election
Control: No overall control
Last election (2024)
Labour 15, Liberal Democrats 7, Green 6, Others 1
Conservative 9.4% Labour 39.9% Liberal Democrats 21.7% Green 21.9% Others 6.8%
Key battleground wards
- Shiregreen Brightside - Others leads Green by 0.2pp
- West Ecclesfield - Liberal Democrats leads Reform UK by 1.7pp
- Birley - Labour leads Reform UK by 2.6pp
- Richmond - Labour leads Reform UK by 3.4pp
- Crookes Crosspool - Liberal Democrats leads Labour by 4.5pp