Trafford - 2026 Local Election Projections
Labour is projected to hold Trafford Council with 40 of 63 seats.
| Party | Projected | Current | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Conservative | 11 (9-12) | 10 | +1 |
| Labour | 40 (35-40) | 41 | -1 |
| Liberal Democrats | 7 (7-8) | 7 | 0 |
| Green | 5 (5-8) | 5 | 0 |
Election type: Elects by thirds - approximately a third of 63 seats up for election
Control: Labour hold
Last election (2024)
Conservative 2, Labour 15, Liberal Democrats 2, Green 2
Conservative 25.2% Labour 41.9% Liberal Democrats 11.4% Green 17.8% Reform UK 2.3% Others 1.3%
Key battleground wards
- Old Trafford - Labour leads Green by 2.0pp
- Brooklands - Labour leads Conservative by 5.8pp
- Hale Barns Timperley South - Conservative leads Liberal Democrats by 6.7pp
- Longford - Labour leads Green by 9.0pp
- Manor - Conservative leads Labour by 10.2pp