Sheffield Council Election 2026 Predictions
No party is projected to win a majority on Sheffield Council, with Labour winning the most seats (26 of 84).
| Party | Projected | Current | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Labour | 26 (24-30) | 34 | -8 |
| Liberal Democrats | 26 (22-26) | 27 | -1 |
| Green | 20 (18-23) | 14 | +6 |
| Reform UK | 6 (4-9) | 1 | +5 |
| Others | 6 (6-7) | 8 | -2 |
Key changes: -8 Lab, +6 Green, +5 Ref
Election type: Elects by thirds - approximately a third of 84 seats up for election
Control: No overall control
Last election (2024)
Labour 15, Liberal Democrats 7, Green 6, Others 1
Conservative 9.4% Labour 39.9% Liberal Democrats 21.7% Green 21.9% Others 6.8%
Key battleground wards
- Birley - Reform UK leads Labour by 0.4pp
- Richmond - Reform UK leads Labour by 0.5pp
- West Ecclesfield - Liberal Democrats leads Reform UK by 1.9pp
- Shiregreen Brightside - Green leads Reform UK by 3.0pp
- Park Arbourthorne - Labour leads Green by 3.5pp