The 2026 UK local elections are underway, and voters across the country are casting their ballots for council seats. This article provides live maps and charts to track the results as they come in.
Key Results So Far
Early counts show significant gains for the Labour Party in urban areas, while the Conservatives hold onto rural strongholds. The Liberal Democrats have made notable inroads in the South West.
Council Control Changes
- Labour gains control of Birmingham City Council from no overall control.
- Conservatives retain majority in Surrey County Council.
- Liberal Democrats take Somerset Council from the Conservatives.
Voter turnout is reported to be around 38%, slightly lower than the previous local elections in 2022.
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Live Maps and Charts
Interactive maps display the distribution of council seats by party across England, Scotland, and Wales. Bar charts show the percentage of votes for each major party, updated hourly.
Stay tuned for further updates as more results are declared.
