Harlow Council Election 2026 Predictions
No party is projected to win a majority on Harlow Council, with Conservative winning the most seats (12 of 33).
| Party | Projected | Current | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Conservative | 12 (11-14) | 17 | -5 |
| Labour | 10 (10-12) | 15 | -5 |
| Reform UK | 11 (7-11) | 1 | +10 |
Key changes: +10 Ref, -5 Con, -5 Lab
Election type: Elects by thirds - approximately a third of 33 seats up for election
Control: No overall control
Probability of control change: 99%
Last election (2024)
Conservative 17, Labour 16
Conservative 43.8% Labour 43.8% Liberal Democrats 0.7% Green 8.6% Others 3.0%
Key battleground wards
- Old Harlow - Conservative leads Reform UK by 0.9pp
- Church Langley North Newhall - Reform UK leads Conservative by 3.4pp
- Bush Fair - Reform UK leads Labour by 7.4pp
- Little Parndon Town Centre - Reform UK leads Labour by 7.5pp
- Great Parndon - Reform UK leads Conservative by 8.1pp