Manchester Council Election 2026 Results
No party won a majority on Manchester Council, with Labour taking the most seats (63 of 96).
| Party | Actual | Previous | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Labour | 63 | 86 | -23 |
| Liberal Democrats | 4 | 4 | 0 |
| Green | 21 | 3 | +18 |
| Reform UK | 7 | 0 | +7 |
| Others | 1 | 3 | -2 |
Key changes: -15 Lab, +11 Green, +2 Others
Election type: Elects by thirds - approximately a third of 96 seats up for election
Control: Labour hold
Last election (2024)
Labour 30, Liberal Democrats 1, Green 1, Others 1
Conservative 6.2% Labour 54.7% Liberal Democrats 10.9% Green 17.7% Others 10.5%
Key battleground wards
- Charlestown - Green leads Labour by 1.2pp
- Chorlton Park - Labour leads Green by 1.6pp
- Baguley - Green leads Reform UK by 1.6pp
- Deansgate - Labour leads Green by 1.7pp
- Old Moat - Labour leads Green by 1.9pp