West Lancashire Council Election 2026 Predictions
No party is projected to win a majority on West Lancashire Council, with Labour winning the most seats (18 of 45).
| Party | Projected | Current | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Conservative | 12 (11-13) | 14 | -2 |
| Labour | 18 (16-19) | 21 | -3 |
| Reform UK | 2 (1-6) | 0 | +2 |
| Others | 13 (12-13) | 10 | +3 |
Key changes: -3 Lab, +3 Others, -2 Con
Election type: Elects by thirds - approximately a third of 45 seats up for election
Control: No overall control
Last election (2024)
Conservative 5, Labour 8, Others 3
Conservative 26.2% Labour 46.5% Liberal Democrats 2.6% Green 6.6% Reform UK 1.2% Others 16.9%
Key battleground wards
- Up Holland - Labour leads Reform UK by 0.6pp
- Burscough Bridge Rufford - Others leads Reform UK by 3.0pp
- Rural West - Reform UK leads Conservative by 6.8pp
- Tarleton Village - Conservative leads Reform UK by 7.1pp
- Skelmersdale North - Labour leads Reform UK by 7.9pp