Leeds Council Election 2026 Predictions
No party is projected to win a majority on Leeds Council, with Labour winning the most seats (47 of 99).
| Party | Projected | Current | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Conservative | 11 (10-13) | 14 | -3 |
| Labour | 47 (43-49) | 57 | -10 |
| Liberal Democrats | 7 (6-7) | 6 | +1 |
| Green | 14 (10-15) | 6 | +8 |
| Reform UK | 9 (7-15) | 2 | +7 |
| Others | 11 (10-12) | 14 | -3 |
Key changes: -10 Lab, +8 Green, +7 Ref
Election type: Elects by thirds - approximately a third of 99 seats up for election
Control: No overall control
Probability of control change: 92%
Last election (2024)
Conservative 5, Labour 19, Liberal Democrats 2, Green 3, Others 4
Conservative 20.6% Labour 43.3% Liberal Democrats 9.4% Green 16.4% Reform UK 1.3% Others 9.0%
Key battleground wards
- Moortown - Green leads Labour by 0.8pp
- Bramley Stanningley - Labour leads Reform UK by 1.2pp
- Little London Woodhouse - Labour leads Green by 1.8pp
- Temple Newsam - Labour leads Reform UK by 1.9pp
- Kippax Methley - Labour leads Reform UK by 2.4pp