Trafford Council Election 2026 Predictions
Labour is projected to hold Trafford Council with 39 of 63 seats.
| Party | Projected | Current | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Conservative | 11 (10-12) | 10 | +1 |
| Labour | 39 (34-39) | 41 | -2 |
| Liberal Democrats | 7 (7-8) | 7 | 0 |
| Green | 6 (5-8) | 5 | +1 |
Key changes: -2 Lab
Election type: Elects by thirds - approximately a third of 63 seats up for election
Control: Labour hold
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
- Old Trafford - Green leads Labour by 2.0pp
- Brooklands - Labour leads Conservative by 2.1pp
- Longford - Labour leads Green by 5.6pp
- Davyhulme - Labour leads Reform UK by 6.0pp
- Hale Barns Timperley South - Conservative leads Liberal Democrats by 6.0pp