Cheltenham Council Election 2026 Predictions
The Liberal Democrats are projected to hold Cheltenham Council with 36 of 40 seats.
| Party | Projected | Current | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Liberal Democrats | 36 (35-37) | 36 | 0 |
| Green | 3 (1-3) | 3 | 0 |
| Others | 1 (1-1) | 1 | 0 |
Election type: Elects by halves - approximately half of 40 seats up for election
Control: Liberal Democrats hold
Last election (2024)
Liberal Democrats 36, Green 3, Others 1
Conservative 25.4% Labour 4.7% Liberal Democrats 51.9% Green 15.6% Others 2.4%
Key battleground wards
- Prestbury - Green leads Conservative by 0.5pp
- St Pauls - Green leads Liberal Democrats by 3.3pp
- Hesters Way - Liberal Democrats leads Green by 8.7pp
- Lansdown - Liberal Democrats leads Conservative by 17.3pp
- Park - Liberal Democrats leads Conservative by 19.1pp