Following the local elections held on Thursday 7 May 2026, the LGA’s political proportionality has now been calculated and independently verified.
The results are as follows:
| Labour | 24.6% |
| Conservative | 20.0% |
| Reform UK | 18.7% |
| Liberal Democrat | 17.6% |
| Independents | 10.9% |
| Green | 8.2% |
| TOTAL | 100.0% |
The Labour Group remains the largest group at the LGA.
The Labour Group remains the largest group at the LGA.
The LGA’s Articles of Association (para 8.3) state:
Political groups recognised by the Association for the purposes of representation on its governance structures, and whose total share of the weighted electorate is five per cent or more, shall be entitled to reasonable support from the Association to enable them to play their part in influencing parties on behalf of Member Authorities.
The LGA will now discuss with The Green Party the level of support it requires.