Dudley Council Election 2026 Results
No party won a majority on Dudley Council, with Conservative taking the most seats (27 of 72).
| Party | Actual | Previous | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Conservative | 27 | 33 | -6 |
| Labour | 15 | 23 | -8 |
| Liberal Democrats | 4 | 5 | -1 |
| Reform UK | 23 | 3 | +20 |
| Others | 3 | 8 | -5 |
Key changes: +22 Ref, -9 Lab, -8 Con
Election type: Elects by thirds - approximately a third of 72 seats up for election
Control: No overall control
Last election (2024)
Conservative 34, Labour 34, Liberal Democrats 3, Others 1
Conservative 42.0% Labour 41.8% Liberal Democrats 5.7% Green 4.0% Reform UK 0.8% Others 5.7%
Key battleground wards
- Hayley Green Cradley South - Reform UK leads Conservative by 0.3pp
- Cradley North Wollescote - Liberal Democrats leads Reform UK by 1.6pp
- Norton - Reform UK leads Conservative by 2.9pp
- Pedmore Stourbridge East - Reform UK leads Conservative by 3.3pp
- Belle Vale - Reform UK leads Conservative by 4.5pp