Wigan Council Election 2026 Predictions
Labour is projected to hold Wigan Council with 44 of 75 seats.
| Party | Projected | Current | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Conservative | 1 (1-2) | 1 | 0 |
| Labour | 44 (44-48) | 62 | -18 |
| Reform UK | 19 (14-19) | 2 | +17 |
| Others | 11 (11-13) | 10 | +1 |
Key changes: -18 Lab, +17 Ref
Election type: Elects by thirds - approximately a third of 75 seats up for election
Control: Labour hold
Last election (2022)
Conservative 7, Labour 61, Others 7
Conservative 26.3% Labour 53.0% Liberal Democrats 5.4% Others 1.9%
Key battleground wards
- Golborne Lowton West - Reform UK leads Labour by 1.6pp
- Leigh West - Reform UK leads Labour by 2.1pp
- Pemberton - Reform UK leads Labour by 4.2pp
- Atherton South Lilford - Reform UK leads Others by 4.8pp
- Astley - Reform UK leads Labour by 5.3pp