West Lancashire Council Election 2026 Predictions
No party is projected to win a majority on West Lancashire Council, with Labour winning the most seats (14 of 45).
| Party | Projected | Current | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Conservative | 11 (10-12) | 14 | -3 |
| Labour | 14 (14-15) | 21 | -7 |
| Reform UK | 9 (8-10) | 0 | +9 |
| Others | 11 (10-12) | 10 | +1 |
Key changes: +9 Ref, -7 Lab, -3 Con
Election type: Elects by thirds - approximately a third of 45 seats up for election
Control: No overall control
Last election (2024)
Conservative 14, Labour 26, Others 5
Key battleground wards
- Tarleton Village - Conservative leads Reform UK by 1.2pp
- North Meols Hesketh Bank - Conservative leads Reform UK by 2.0pp
- Burscough Bridge Rufford - Reform UK leads Others by 8.2pp
- Aughton Holborn - Others leads Reform UK by 8.2pp
- Rural West - Reform UK leads Conservative by 10.5pp