Colchester Council Election 2026 Results
No party won a majority on Colchester Council, with Conservative taking the most seats (18 of 51).
| Party | Actual | Previous | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Conservative | 18 | 19 | -1 |
| Labour | 12 | 14 | -2 |
| Liberal Democrats | 12 | 14 | -2 |
| Green | 3 | 3 | 0 |
| Reform UK | 5 | 0 | +5 |
| Others | 1 | 1 | 0 |
Key changes: +4 Ref, -2 Lab
Election type: Elects by thirds - approximately a third of 51 seats up for election
Control: No overall control
Last election (2024)
Conservative 7, Labour 6, Liberal Democrats 4, Green 1
Conservative 30.0% Labour 32.5% Liberal Democrats 22.9% Green 10.2% Reform UK 1.8% Others 2.7%
Key battleground wards
- St Annes St Johns - Liberal Democrats leads Reform UK by 0.6pp
- Tiptree - Reform UK leads Conservative by 2.3pp
- Stanway - Reform UK leads Liberal Democrats by 2.4pp
- Old Heath The Hythe - Reform UK leads Labour by 3.4pp
- Shrub End - Reform UK leads Liberal Democrats by 3.8pp