Hartlepool Council Election 2026 Results
No party won a majority on Hartlepool Council, with Labour taking the most seats (15 of 36).
| Party | Actual | Previous | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Conservative | 0 | 4 | -4 |
| Labour | 15 | 22 | -7 |
| Reform UK | 15 | 4 | +11 |
| Others | 6 | 6 | 0 |
Key changes: +11 Ref, -6 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: 70%
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
- Foggy Furze - Reform UK leads Labour by 0.3pp
- Victoria - Reform UK leads Labour by 1.4pp
- Headland Harbour - Reform UK leads Labour by 8.6pp
- Rural West - Reform UK leads Conservative by 8.9pp
- Burn Valley - Reform UK leads Labour by 9.6pp