Waltham Forest Council Election 2026 Predictions
Labour is projected to hold Waltham Forest Council with 39 of 60 seats.
| Party | Projected | Current | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Conservative | 12 (8-12) | 10 | +2 |
| Labour | 39 (27-40) | 44 | -5 |
| Green | 9 (6-21) | 0 | +9 |
| Reform UK | 0 (0-4) | 3 | -3 |
| Others | 0 (0-0) | 3 | -3 |
Key changes: +9 Green, -5 Lab, -3 Ref
Election type: All 60 seats up for election
Control: Labour hold
Probability of control change: 27%
Last election (2022)
Conservative 13, Labour 47
Conservative 18.8% Labour 49.5% Liberal Democrats 7.9% Others 23.8%
Key battleground wards
- Chapel End - Labour leads Green by 2.7pp
- Grove Green - Green leads Labour by 4.0pp
- Hatch Lane Highams Park North - Conservative leads Green by 4.4pp
- Hoe Street - Labour leads Green by 4.5pp
- High Street - Labour leads Green by 6.8pp