Manchester Council Election 2026 Predictions
Labour is projected to hold Manchester Council with 72 of 96 seats.
| Party | Projected | Current | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Labour | 72 (66-75) | 86 | -14 |
| Liberal Democrats | 5 (4-6) | 4 | +1 |
| Green | 13 (7-17) | 3 | +10 |
| Reform UK | 1 (1-5) | 0 | +1 |
| Others | 5 (4-6) | 3 | +2 |
Key changes: -14 Lab, +10 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 - Labour leads Green by 0.6pp
- Baguley - Green leads Reform UK by 0.9pp
- Fallowfield - Green leads Labour by 3.0pp
- Chorlton Park - Labour leads Green by 3.6pp
- Deansgate - Labour leads Green by 3.7pp