Rugby Council Election 2026 Predictions
No party is projected to win a majority on Rugby Council, with Conservative winning the most seats (17 of 42).
| Party | Projected | Current | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Conservative | 17 (15-18) | 17 | 0 |
| Labour | 12 (12-15) | 15 | -3 |
| Liberal Democrats | 10 (9-11) | 10 | 0 |
| Reform UK | 3 (1-4) | 0 | +3 |
Key changes: -3 Lab, +3 Ref
Election type: Elects by thirds - approximately a third of 42 seats up for election
Control: No overall control
Last election (2024)
Conservative 6, Labour 5, Liberal Democrats 3
Conservative 31.9% Labour 36.4% Liberal Democrats 20.8% Green 6.8% Reform UK 4.1%
Key battleground wards
- Bilton - Liberal Democrats leads Conservative by 0.0pp
- New Bilton - Reform UK leads Labour by 0.5pp
- Dunsmore - Conservative leads Liberal Democrats by 1.0pp
- Admirals Cawston - Labour leads Reform UK by 1.5pp
- Coton Boughton - Reform UK leads Labour by 2.6pp