Election

England council results

Number of councillors

136 of 136 councilsCounting complete

  • Reform UK 1,454 councillors 1,452 councillors gained
  • Labour 1,068 councillors 1,498 councillors lost
  • Liberal Democrat 844 councillors 155 councillors gained
  • Conservative 801 councillors 563 councillors lost
  • Green 587 councillors 441 councillors gained
  • Independent 213 councillors 35 councillors gained
Change

Merton

2026 Labour hold, from previous year
Counting complete. After 57 of 57 seats declared.
Change since 2022
  1. Labour

    • Councillors elected in 2026Total32
    • Councillors elected in 2026Change+1
    • Councillors overallTotal32
  2. Liberal Democrat

    • Councillors elected in 2026Total19
    • Councillors elected in 2026Change+2
    • Councillors overallTotal19
  3. Conservative

    • Councillors elected in 2026Total4
    • Councillors elected in 2026Change-3
    • Councillors overallTotal4
  4. Residents' Association

    • Councillors elected in 2026Total2
    • Councillors elected in 2026Change0
    • Councillors overallTotal2

About this council

  • Type: London borough council
  • Seats up for election: 57 out of 57
  • Boundary change: No
  • Previous council results:
    • 2022 - Labour
    • 2018 - Labour
    • 2014 - Labour
    • 2010 - No Overall Control

A modern browser with JavaScript and a stable internet connection is required to view this interactive. More information about forthcoming elections (Opens in a new browser tab)