Watford Council Election 2026 Results
The Liberal Democrats won a majority on Watford Council with 32 of 36 seats, gaining 2 seats.
| Party | Actual | Previous | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Labour | 4 | 6 | -2 |
| Liberal Democrats | 32 | 30 | +2 |
Election type: Elects by thirds - approximately a third of 36 seats up for election
Control: Liberal Democrats hold
Last election (2024)
Labour 1, Liberal Democrats 11
Conservative 15.5% Labour 29.1% Liberal Democrats 48.2% Green 1.0% Reform UK 4.8% Others 1.4%
Key battleground wards
- Woodside - Liberal Democrats leads Green by 11.1pp
- Holywell - Labour leads Liberal Democrats by 12.4pp
- Meriden - Liberal Democrats leads Reform UK by 13.4pp
- Stanborough - Liberal Democrats leads Reform UK by 14.6pp
- Leggatts - Liberal Democrats leads Green by 20.2pp