Epping Forest Council Election 2026 Results
No party won a majority on Epping Forest Council, with Conservative taking the most seats (19 of 54).
| Party | Actual | Previous | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Conservative | 19 | 26 | -7 |
| Labour | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Liberal Democrats | 6 | 7 | -1 |
| Green | 0 | 1 | -1 |
| Reform UK | 12 | 1 | +11 |
| Others | 16 | 18 | -2 |
Key changes: -6 Con, +3 Ref, +2 LD
Election type: Elects by thirds - approximately a third of 54 seats up for election
Control: No overall control
Last election (2024)
Conservative 29, Labour 1, Liberal Democrats 7, Green 1, Others 16
Conservative 42.1% Labour 11.2% Liberal Democrats 14.5% Green 3.3% Others 28.4%
Key battleground wards
- Roydon Lower Nazeing - Conservative leads Reform UK by 7.0pp
- Waltham Abbey West - Conservative leads Reform UK by 7.2pp
- Epping East - Liberal Democrats leads Reform UK by 8.6pp
- Epping West Rural - Liberal Democrats leads Reform UK by 9.2pp
- Buckhurst Hill East Whitebridge - Green leads Reform UK by 9.2pp