Solihull Council 2026: No Party Wins Overall Control
In the 2026 Solihull Council elections, the Conservatives lost overall control, winning 24 seats. Reform UK gained 17, Liberal Democrats 6, and Greens 4. Turnout was 44.84%.
Category : Local Elections
Conservatives Lose Solihull Council Majority After 15 Years
The Conservative Party lost its majority on Solihull Council after the Reform UK surge, leading to no overall control for the first time since 2021.
Reform UK Wins Majority in Walsall Council Elections
Reform UK has secured a majority on Walsall Council in the 2026 local elections. See the full list of elected councillors by ward.
Reform UK Wins Sandwell Council Majority in Landslide
Reform UK has secured a majority on Sandwell Council for the first time, winning 37 seats. Labour lost its long-held control. Full list of elected councillors inside.
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Reform UK Wins All 13 Seats in Cannock Chase Elections
Reform UK wins all 13 contested seats in Cannock Chase Council local elections, ousting Labour and Conservatives. The party now holds 13 seats but no overall majority.
Reform UK wins 12 seats in Wolverhampton, Labour suffers blow
Reform UK won 12 of 21 seats in Wolverhampton local elections, becoming the main opposition. Labour lost 10 seats, with total Reform votes reaching 21,652 across the city.
Birmingham Council Website Down Amid Election Results Rush
Birmingham City Council's website crashed due to high traffic as residents sought local election results. The authority said pages were intermittently down and is working to fix the issue.
Birmingham Labour Leader John Cotton Ousted in Local Election
Birmingham Labour leader John Cotton lost his council seat in Glebe Farm and Tile Cross, marking a devastating day for the party. Veteran councillor Rob Pocock also fell.
Reform UK Gets 7,748 Votes in Birmingham Elections So Far
As of 4:36pm, Reform UK has secured 7,748 votes across seven Birmingham wards, with many more results still to be declared in the 2026 local elections.
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Reform UK Wins 12 Seats in Wolverhampton Election
Reform UK won 12 of 21 council seats in Wolverhampton, becoming the main opposition. Labour lost 10 seats, while Conservatives dropped to 10. Key casualties include Labour cabinet member Chris Burden.
Reform UK Surges in Dudley Local Elections
Reform UK gained over 20 seats on Dudley Council, securing 41,775 votes across 25 wards. Labour and Conservatives suffered losses, leaving no overall control.
Birmingham councillors elected so far: full list
The vote count continues across Birmingham with 101 seats up for grabs. Here are all the councillors elected so far by party.
Birmingham Local Election Results Map: See How Your Area Voted
Birmingham City Council election results are coming in fast. See the latest ward declarations and party gains in our updated map and live blog.
Green Party Wins Handsworth, Pledges Hope
The Green Party has won the Handsworth ward from Labour in the Birmingham local elections, with councillor Ed Freshwater promising to bring hope back to the community.
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Murder Charge in Burntwood Death: Man in Court
A 27-year-old man has been charged with murder after Sashon Richards-Brown, 32, died from significant injuries in Burntwood. A woman is also charged with assisting an offender.
New Dudley Councillors After 2026 Local Elections Full List
Discover all newly elected councillors in Dudley after the 2026 local elections, with Reform becoming the second-largest party. Full list inside.
New Dudley Councillors After 2026 Local Elections
Reform UK becomes second-largest party in Dudley Council after winning 22 seats. See the full list of newly elected councillors.
Inside Birmingham's Election Count as Reform Says Voters 'Have Nothing to Worry About'
Behind the scenes at Birmingham's election count as parties react to results. Reform UK gains seats, while Labour braces for losses amid voter frustration over bins and council finances.
Walsall leader calls election 'worst ever' as votes counted
Councillor Mike Bird, leader of Walsall Council, describes the current election as the worst he has ever fought, citing character assassination and police reports.
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Labour Near-Wipeout in Birmingham as Reform Surges
Early results from Birmingham's local elections show Reform Party on course to become the largest party, with Labour losing multiple seats to Reform, Greens, and Independents.
Only 3 Dudley wards rejected Reform UK in local vote
Reform UK won 22 of 25 seats in Dudley's 2026 local elections, with only three wards not voting for the party. Conservatives and Labour held the remaining seats.
Big Brother star Alex Sibley wins Reform council seat in London
Alex Sibley, known from Big Brother 2002, has won a Reform UK seat in Emerson Park, Havering, east London, as the party makes gains in local elections.
Reform UK Gains 22 Seats in Dudley Council Election
Reform UK secured 22 seats in Dudley Council, shifting control from Conservatives. Leader credits 'straight talking' for local gains.
Reform UK Wins All Tamworth Seats in 2026 Elections
Reform UK won every contested seat in Tamworth's 2026 local elections, taking over 50% of the vote in most wards and ending Labour's control of the council.
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Birmingham 2026 Election Results Live: All Seats Up for Grabs
Live coverage of Birmingham's 2026 local election results. All 101 seats across 69 wards are being counted, with Labour facing challenges from Reform, Greens, and Independents.
Starmer, Farage, Polanski on Local Election Results
Sir Keir Starmer calls Labour results 'very tough' as Nigel Farage hails historic shift and Zack Polanski celebrates Green gains in local elections across England.
Redditch Council: Reform UK Gains, Labour Loses Majority
Labour lost control of Redditch Borough Council after Reform UK won eight seats in the 2026 local elections, leaving the council with no overall control.
Reform UK Gains 22 Seats in Dudley Council Elections
Reform UK made huge gains in Dudley Council elections, winning 22 seats and becoming the second-largest group. Labour and Conservatives lost seats, reshaping the council.
Reform UK Sweeps Tamworth Labour Loses Control
Reform UK won all nine contested seats in Tamworth's 2026 local elections, causing Labour to lose control of the council. The council is now under no overall control.
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Labour Loses Tamworth Control as Reform UK Wins All Seats
Labour lost control of Tamworth Borough Council after Reform UK won every seat in the 2026 local elections, leaving the council with no overall control.
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