Trafford Council Election 2026 Results
Labour won a majority on Trafford Council with 35 of 63 seats, down 6 seats.
| Party | Actual | Previous | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Conservative | 12 | 10 | +2 |
| Labour | 35 | 41 | -6 |
| Liberal Democrats | 7 | 7 | 0 |
| Green | 7 | 5 | +2 |
| Reform UK | 2 | 0 | +2 |
Key changes: -2 Lab
Election type: Elects by thirds - approximately a third of 63 seats up for election
Control: Labour hold
Probability of control change: 1%
Last election (2024)
Conservative 2, Labour 15, Liberal Democrats 2, Green 2
Conservative 25.2% Labour 41.9% Liberal Democrats 11.4% Green 17.8% Reform UK 2.3% Others 1.3%
Key battleground wards
- Brooklands - Labour leads Conservative by 0.9pp
- Longford - Labour leads Green by 3.7pp
- Old Trafford - Green leads Labour by 4.0pp
- Davyhulme - Labour leads Reform UK by 4.6pp
- Hale Barns Timperley South - Conservative leads Liberal Democrats by 6.6pp