Hartlepool Council Election 2026 Predictions
No party is projected to win a majority on Hartlepool Council, with Labour winning the most seats (17 of 36).
| Party | Projected | Current | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Conservative | 0 (0-1) | 4 | -4 |
| Labour | 17 (16-20) | 22 | -5 |
| Reform UK | 14 (11-14) | 4 | +10 |
| Others | 5 (5-5) | 6 | -1 |
Key changes: +10 Ref, -5 Lab, -4 Con
Election type: Elects by thirds - approximately a third of 36 seats up for election
Control: No overall control
Probability of control change: 65%
Last election (2024)
Conservative 1, Labour 9, Others 2
Conservative 24.6% Labour 46.5% Green 0.8% Reform UK 14.3% Others 13.7%
Key battleground wards
- Victoria - Reform UK leads Labour by 0.1pp
- Foggy Furze - Labour leads Reform UK by 0.7pp
- Headland Harbour - Reform UK leads Labour by 7.5pp
- Rural West - Reform UK leads Conservative by 8.4pp
- Burn Valley - Reform UK leads Labour by 8.4pp