Oldham Council Election 2026 Results
No party won a majority on Oldham Council, with Labour taking the most seats (18 of 60).
| Party | Actual | Previous | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Conservative | 4 | 6 | -2 |
| Labour | 18 | 27 | -9 |
| Liberal Democrats | 6 | 9 | -3 |
| Reform UK | 16 | 3 | +13 |
| Others | 16 | 15 | +1 |
Key changes: -9 Lab, +7 Ref
Election type: Elects by thirds - approximately a third of 60 seats up for election
Control: No overall control
Last election (2024)
Conservative 2, Labour 7, Liberal Democrats 3, Others 8
Conservative 13.1% Labour 29.1% Liberal Democrats 14.2% Green 1.7% Reform UK 1.1% Others 40.8%
Key battleground wards
- Werneth - Others leads Reform UK by 0.7pp
- Chadderton South - Reform UK leads Green by 0.8pp
- Alexandra - Labour leads Reform UK by 0.8pp
- Saddleworth South - Liberal Democrats leads Reform UK by 2.1pp
- Chadderton North - Reform UK leads Green by 2.3pp