2026 Watford Borough Council election

2026 Watford Borough Council election

7 May 2026 (2026-05-07)

12 out of 36 seats to Watford Borough Council
19 seats needed for a majority
 
Leader Jennifer Pattinson Nigel Bell
Party Liberal Democrats Labour
Leader's seat Meriden Holywell
Last election 11 seats, 48.2% 1 seat, 29.1%
Current seats 30 6

Incumbent Mayor

Peter Taylor
Liberal Democrats



The 2026 Watford Borough Council election will be held on 7 May 2026, alongside the other local elections across the United Kingdom being held on the same day, to elect 12 of 36 members of Watford Borough Council. The election will be held alongside an election for the Mayor of Watford.

Due to ongoing local government reorganisation, this will be the final election to Watford Borough Council before it is abolished and replaced by a successor unitary authority. Elections to the successor authority are due to take place in 2027.