Trafford Council Election 2026 Predictions
Labour is projected to hold Trafford Council with 40 of 63 seats.
| Party | Projected | Current | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Conservative | 4 (2-7) | 10 | -6 |
| Labour | 40 (32-40) | 41 | -1 |
| Liberal Democrats | 7 (6-8) | 7 | 0 |
| Green | 9 (9-16) | 5 | +4 |
| Reform UK | 3 (1-6) | 0 | +3 |
Key changes: -6 Con, +4 Green, +3 Ref
Election type: Elects by thirds - approximately a third of 63 seats up for election
Control: Labour hold
Probability of control change: 10%
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
- Manor - Conservative leads Labour by 1.5pp
- Broadheath - Conservative leads Labour by 2.2pp
- Hale Barns Timperley South - Conservative leads Liberal Democrats by 2.9pp
- Brooklands - Labour leads Reform UK by 4.0pp
- Old Trafford - Labour leads Green by 8.4pp