Wolverhampton Council Election 2026 Predictions
Labour is projected to hold Wolverhampton Council with 43 of 60 seats.
| Party | Projected | Current | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Conservative | 11 (10-13) | 12 | -1 |
| Labour | 43 (39-44) | 44 | -1 |
| Reform UK | 5 (3-8) | 2 | +3 |
| Others | 1 (1-1) | 2 | -1 |
Key changes: +3 Ref
Election type: Elects by thirds - approximately a third of 60 seats up for election
Control: Labour hold
Last election (2022)
Conservative 16, Labour 44
Conservative 34.8% Labour 57.3% Liberal Democrats 5.2% Green 2.5%
Key battleground wards
- Bushbury North - Reform UK leads Conservative by 0.3pp
- St Peters - Labour leads Green by 1.4pp
- Merry Hill - Labour leads Conservative by 1.6pp
- Wednesfield South - Reform UK leads Labour by 1.8pp
- Oxley - Labour leads Reform UK by 5.5pp