2026 Sunderland City Council election

2026 Sunderland City Council election

7 May 2026 (2026-05-07)

All 75 seats to Sunderland City Council
38 seats needed for a majority
 
Party Labour Liberal Democrats Conservative
Last election 53 seats, 45.4% 12 seats, 15.3% 10 seats, 18.2%
Current seats 50 12 9

 
Party Independent Reform
Last election 0 seats, 1.5% 0 seats, 14.5%
Current seats 3 0

Incumbent Leader

Michael Mordey
Labour Co-op



The 2026 Sunderland City Council election will be held on 7 May 2026, alongside the other local elections across the United Kingdom being held on the same day. All 75 members of Sunderland City Council will be elected. Boundary changes will be made for these elections.