What you need to know as Ealing heads into local elections
Home to the famous Ealing Studios, the local council is up for election on 7 May.
www.bbc.comHere are the latest reported notes on Ealing Council elections in 2026.
- The official campaign and voting period kicked off ahead of local elections on 7 May 2026, with 70 seats contested across 24 wards. Labour has held control for many years, and the council composition prior to the 2026 election included Labour with a broad majority alongside Liberal Democrats, Conservatives, and an independent seat.[1][3]
- Candidates were publicly announced in April 2026, with 363 candidates standing for the 70 seats across the 24 wards, spanning Labour, Liberal Democrats, Conservatives, Greens, and several smaller parties and independents.[4]
- Voter turnout data from the previous election (2022) showed Labour on 59 seats, Liberal Democrats on 6, and Conservatives on 5, with turnout around 40%—context for expectations in 2026.[3]
- Several outlets provided overviews of what’s at stake, including what each party has pledged (housing, local services) and projected shifts in seat allocations, with Green and Liberal Democrat gains anticipated by some projections though Labour was still expected to retain overall control.[2][5]
- Official council pages note the election date, voting hours (7am–10pm), and how to register or vote by post, along with ward-by-ward breakdowns and councillor numbers per ward.[6][8]
Illustration: If you’re visualizing the potential shift, you can think of a 70-seat board where Labour typically holds a comfortable majority, with possible gains for Lib Dems and Greens challenging some individual wards, while Conservatives and smaller parties hold smaller numbers.[5][3]
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