Oldham Council Election 2026 Predictions
No party is projected to win a majority on Oldham Council, with Labour winning the most seats (18 of 60).
| Party | Projected | Current | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Conservative | 7 (6-8) | 6 | +1 |
| Labour | 18 (15-19) | 27 | -9 |
| Liberal Democrats | 9 (6-9) | 9 | 0 |
| Reform UK | 10 (8-14) | 3 | +7 |
| Others | 16 (15-17) | 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 0.6pp
- Alexandra - Labour leads Reform UK by 0.9pp
- Chadderton South - Reform UK leads Green by 1.2pp
- Saddleworth South - Liberal Democrats leads Reform UK by 2.7pp
- Chadderton North - Reform UK leads Green by 2.7pp