Trafford Council Election 2026 Predictions
Labour is projected to hold Trafford Council with 40 of 63 seats.
| Party | Projected | Current | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Conservative | 10 (7-10) | 10 | 0 |
| Labour | 40 (38-41) | 41 | -1 |
| Liberal Democrats | 7 (7-8) | 7 | 0 |
| Green | 6 (6-7) | 5 | +1 |
Election type: Elects by thirds - approximately a third of 63 seats up for election
Control: Labour hold
Last election (2022)
Conservative 13, Labour 41, Liberal Democrats 5, Green 4
Conservative 30.6% Labour 45.1% Liberal Democrats 10.1% Green 13.5%
Key battleground wards
- Hale Barns Timperley South - Conservative leads Liberal Democrats by 2.0pp
- Brooklands - Labour leads Reform UK by 2.4pp
- Manor - Conservative leads Labour by 3.3pp
- Broadheath - Conservative leads Labour by 4.0pp
- Old Trafford - Labour leads Green by 7.8pp