Wigan - 2026 Local Election Projections
Labour is projected to hold Wigan Council with 43 of 75 seats.
| Party | Projected | Current | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Conservative | 1 (1-2) | 1 | 0 |
| Labour | 43 (42-49) | 62 | -19 |
| Reform UK | 22 (13-23) | 2 | +20 |
| Others | 9 (8-12) | 10 | -1 |
Key changes: +20 Ref, -19 Lab
Election type: Elects by thirds - approximately a third of 75 seats up for election
Control: Labour hold
Last election (2024)
Labour 21, Others 4
Conservative 15.1% Labour 51.7% Liberal Democrats 2.7% Green 2.6% Reform UK 3.2% Others 24.6%
Key battleground wards
- Winstanley - Reform UK leads Labour by 0.5pp
- Tyldesley Mosley Common - Reform UK leads Others by 0.5pp
- Wigan West - Labour leads Reform UK by 0.9pp
- Ince - Reform UK leads Others by 1.8pp
- Bryn With Ashton In Makerfield North - Others leads Reform UK by 4.0pp