Yorkshire and Lincolnshire Election Results 2026 Live: Millions of voters across England have taken part in crucial local elections that could reshape political control in several councils and signal wider national political trends ahead of future elections. From Yorkshire to Lincolnshire, counting is continuing after voters cast ballots to decide who will manage key local services, including waste collection, schools, planning, transport and road repairs.
The elections are also being viewed as a major political test for Labour, the Conservatives, Liberal Democrats, and Reform UK as Britain’s political landscape becomes increasingly fragmented. Early results from several councils have already shown strong gains for Reform UK, while Labour faces pressure in some traditional strongholds.
Hull City Council Results 2026
Hull City Council held elections for a third of its seats, with the Liberal Democrats remaining the largest party despite losing ground to Reform UK.
Hull City Council Result
- Labour: 1 seat
- Conservatives: 0 seats
- Reform UK: 10 seats
- Liberal Democrats: 8 seats
- Greens: 0 seats
- Independents: 0 seats
- Overall Council Make-Up
- Liberal Democrats: 26
- Labour: 16
- Reform UK: 10
- Independents: 5
The council remains under no overall control, although the Liberal Democrats continue as the largest group.
North East Lincolnshire Results 2026
North East Lincolnshire produced one of the biggest breakthroughs for Reform UK during the election count.
North East Lincolnshire Result
- Labour: 0 seats
- Conservatives: 0 seats
- Reform UK: 14 seats
- Liberal Democrats: 1 seat
- Greens: 0 seats
- Independents: 0 seats
Overall Council Make-Up
- Reform UK: 14
- Labour: 11
- Conservatives: 10
- Independents: 4
- Liberal Democrats: 3
The council remains under no overall control, but Reform UK has now become the largest party.
Lincoln City Council Results 2026
Labour managed to hold control of Lincoln City Council despite pressure from Reform UK and the Liberal Democrats.
Lincoln City Council Result
- Labour: 4 seats
- Conservatives: 0 seats
- Reform UK: 4 seats
- Liberal Democrats: 2 seats
- Greens: 1 seat
- Independents: 0 seats
Overall Council Make-Up
- Labour: 17
- Liberal Democrats: 7
- Reform UK: 4
- Conservatives: 2
- Independents: 2
- Greens: 1
Labour retained overall control of the council after the final declaration.
Which Council Results Are Still to Come?
Several important councils across Yorkshire are still counting votes, with declarations expected throughout Friday and Saturday.
Expected Result Timings
- Sheffield City Council – around 1:30 pm
- Leeds City Council – around 3 pm
- Barnsley Council – around 4:30 pm
- Wakefield Metropolitan District Council – around 6 pm
- Kirklees Council – around 6 pm
- Calderdale Council – around 9 pm
- Bradford Council – counting on Saturday
Political observers are closely watching Barnsley, Wakefield and Kirklees, where Labour has historically performed strongly, but Reform UK hopes to gain support.
Why These Local Elections Matter Nationally?
The 2026 local elections are being treated as more than just council contests. Analysts believe the results could shape national political narratives ahead of the next General Election.
Reform UK’s gains in several areas have increased pressure on both Labour and the Conservatives, while fragmented voting patterns suggest smaller parties are continuing to influence Britain’s political landscape.
Councils across Yorkshire and Lincolnshire are considered politically important because they include working-class communities, urban centres and suburban voters that often reflect wider national opinion shifts.
