Wigan Council Election 2026 Predictions
Labour is projected to hold Wigan Council with 44 of 75 seats.
| Party | Projected | Current | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Conservative | 0 (0-1) | 1 | -1 |
| Labour | 44 (43-49) | 62 | -18 |
| Reform UK | 23 (17-24) | 2 | +21 |
| Others | 8 (7-9) | 10 | -2 |
Key changes: +21 Ref, -18 Lab, -2 Others
Election type: Elects by thirds - approximately a third of 75 seats up for election
Control: Labour hold
Last election (2024)
Labour 21, Others 4
Conservative 15.1% Labour 51.7% Liberal Democrats 2.7% Green 2.6% Reform UK 3.2% Others 24.6%
Key battleground wards
- Douglas - Labour leads Reform UK by 1.0pp
- Aspull New Springs Whelley - Labour leads Reform UK by 2.5pp
- Wigan West - Reform UK leads Labour by 3.1pp
- Hindley Green - Reform UK leads Labour by 4.0pp
- Atherton North - Others leads Reform UK by 4.0pp