Newcastle-under-Lyme Council Election 2026 Results
Reform UK won a majority on Newcastle-under-Lyme Council with 27 of 44 seats, gaining 26 seats.
| Party | Actual | Previous | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Conservative | 15 | 26 | -11 |
| Labour | 2 | 17 | -15 |
| Reform UK | 27 | 1 | +26 |
Key changes: +27 Ref, -15 Con, -12 Lab
Election type: All 44 seats up for election
Control: Conservative to Reform UK
Probability of control change: 99%
Last election (2022)
Conservative 25, Labour 19
Conservative 48.9% Labour 45.8% Liberal Democrats 3.3% Others 1.4%
Key battleground wards
- Cross Heath - Reform UK leads Labour by 0.3pp
- Westbury Park Northwood - Reform UK leads Conservative by 2.0pp
- Thistleberry - Conservative leads Reform UK by 2.2pp
- Clayton - Reform UK leads Conservative by 4.2pp
- Madeley Betley - Conservative leads Reform UK by 5.7pp