Sandwell Council Election 2026 Predictions
Labour is projected to hold Sandwell Council with 52 of 72 seats.
| Party | Projected | Current | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Conservative | 2 (2-7) | 4 | -2 |
| Labour | 52 (36-53) | 60 | -8 |
| Green | 0 (0-5) | 1 | -1 |
| Reform UK | 17 (13-29) | 0 | +17 |
| Others | 1 (0-1) | 7 | -6 |
Key changes: +17 Ref, -8 Lab, -6 Others
Election type: Elects by thirds - approximately a third of 72 seats up for election
Control: Labour hold
Probability of control change: 12%
Last election (2024)
Conservative 1, Labour 22, Others 1
Conservative 21.3% Labour 56.9% Liberal Democrats 3.4% Green 5.5% Reform UK 7.5% Others 5.4%
Key battleground wards
- Charlemont Grove Vale - Labour leads Reform UK by 1.3pp
- Friar Park Stone Cross - Labour leads Reform UK by 1.7pp
- Rowley - Labour leads Reform UK by 2.6pp
- Tipton Green - Others leads Reform UK by 2.9pp
- Great Barr Tamebridge Yew Tree - Labour leads Reform UK by 3.9pp