Rochford Council Election 2026 Predictions
No party is projected to win a majority on Rochford Council, with Others winning the most seats (14 of 39).
| Party | Projected | Current | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Conservative | 7 (7-9) | 10 | -3 |
| Liberal Democrats | 7 (5-8) | 8 | -1 |
| Green | 1 (1-1) | 1 | 0 |
| Reform UK | 10 (7-12) | 0 | +10 |
| Others | 14 (13-15) | 20 | -6 |
Key changes: +10 Ref, -6 Others, -3 Con
Election type: Elects by thirds - approximately a third of 39 seats up for election
Control: No overall control
Last election (2024)
Conservative 3, Liberal Democrats 4, Others 6
Conservative 30.7% Labour 16.0% Liberal Democrats 18.1% Green 4.1% Others 31.1%
Key battleground wards
- Hawkwell East - Others leads Reform UK by 1.9pp
- Trinity - Liberal Democrats leads Reform UK by 8.0pp
- Wheatley - Reform UK leads Liberal Democrats by 8.1pp
- Sweyne Park Grange - Others leads Reform UK by 9.9pp
- Roche South - Reform UK leads Conservative by 12.2pp