Watford - 2026 Local Election Projections
The Liberal Democrats are projected to hold Watford Council with 31 of 36 seats.
| Party | Projected | Current | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Labour | 5 (4-6) | 6 | -1 |
| Liberal Democrats | 31 (30-32) | 30 | +1 |
Election type: Elects by thirds - approximately a third of 36 seats up for election
Control: Liberal Democrats hold
Last election (2024)
Labour 1, Liberal Democrats 11
Conservative 15.5% Labour 29.1% Liberal Democrats 48.2% Green 1.0% Reform UK 4.8% Others 1.4%
Key battleground wards
- Holywell - Labour leads Liberal Democrats by 10.9pp
- Meriden - Liberal Democrats leads Reform UK by 11.0pp
- Stanborough - Liberal Democrats leads Reform UK by 12.2pp
- Woodside - Liberal Democrats leads Labour by 13.4pp
- Tudor - Liberal Democrats leads Reform UK by 22.0pp