Introduction | Council elections results 7 May 2026
Results for the borough council elections on 7 May 2026 by ward
www.ealing.gov.ukLabour appears to have retained control of Ealing Council in the 7 May 2026 elections, with votes counted at Ealing Council headquarters and confirmed results published by Ealing Council.[2][4]
What’s happened so far (latest headlines)
- Polling has closed and votes are being counted at Ealing Council’s Perceval House after the boroughwide election on Thursday 7 May 2026.[2]
- Turnout was reported as 43.54%, up from 40.31% in 2022.[2]
- All 70 council seats across 24 wards were up for election.[2]
- Ealing Council’s results page states Labour kept control, noting that results cover the borough council elections on 7 May 2026.[4]
Pre-election context (why the race mattered)
- The elections were widely framed as determining who controls the council for the next four years; 70 seats were contested across 24 wards.[1][2]
- EALING.NEWS reported the election entered a period of campaigning ahead of polling, with polling cards and key registration/postal deadlines.[1]
Where to check ward-by-ward results
- Ealing Council publishes “Council elections results 7 May 2026” including results by ward.[4]
If you tell me whether you want (a) final seat counts by party, (b) which wards changed hands, or (c) key post-election reactions, I can summarize the most relevant parts of the coverage for that angle.