Wakefield Council Election 2026 Predictions
No party is projected to win a majority on Wakefield Council, with Labour winning the most seats (29 of 63).
| Party | Projected | Current | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Conservative | 0 (0-1) | 1 | -1 |
| Labour | 29 (18-32) | 50 | -21 |
| Liberal Democrats | 3 (3-3) | 2 | +1 |
| Green | 3 (1-7) | 0 | +3 |
| Reform UK | 26 (21-37) | 2 | +24 |
| Others | 2 (1-4) | 8 | -6 |
Key changes: +24 Ref, -21 Lab, -6 Others
Election type: Elects by thirds - approximately a third of 63 seats up for election
Control: No overall control
Probability of control change: 87%
Last election (2022)
Conservative 13, Labour 45, Liberal Democrats 3, Others 2
Conservative 27.5% Labour 51.7% Liberal Democrats 5.3% Green 4.9% Others 5.4%
Key battleground wards
- Ossett - Labour leads Reform UK by 0.0pp
- Wakefield East - Labour leads Green by 0.7pp
- Crofton Ryhill Walton - Labour leads Reform UK by 1.0pp
- Pontefract South - Labour leads Reform UK by 1.4pp
- Ackworth North Elmsall Upton - Reform UK leads Labour by 1.5pp