The local elections in Wandsworth, London, took place in 2026, with significant results shaping the council’s future. All 58 seats on the Wandsworth London Borough Council were contested, primarily representing local wards.
Key Facts from Wandsworth’s 2026 Local Election
- Date of Election: May 7, 2026
- Closing of Polls: 10 PM
- Result Announcement: Results expected from 4 AM on May 8, 2026
- Number of Seats: 58 (two or three councillors per ward)
- Total Councillors in London: 1,817 across 32 boroughs
- Previous Majority: Labour Party with 34 seats
- Total Seats Up for Election in England: Over 5,000 across 136 local authorities
- Mayoral Elections: Six additional areas held mayoral elections
Wards Participating in the Election
The wards included in this election were:
- Balham
- Battersea Park
- East Putney
- Falconbrook
- Furzedown
- Lavender
- Nine Elms
- Northcote
- Roehampton
- Shaftesbury & Queenstown
- South Balham
- Southfields
- St Mary’s
- Thamesfield
- Tooting Bec
- Tooting Broadway
- Trinity
- Wandle
- Wandsworth Common
- Wandsworth Town
- West Hill
- West Putney
The Wandsworth local election results will be important in determining the balance of power on the council. With the Labour Party previously holding a majority, the outcome will indicate whether they maintain control or if other parties have made significant gains.
As the results roll in, analysis of the impact on local governance will be crucial. Voters have made their voices heard, setting the stage for the next four years of local leadership in Wandsworth.
