2026 Coventry City Council election

The 2026 Coventry City Council election is scheduled for 7 May 2026 alongside the other local elections across the United Kingdom being held on the same day. For the first time, all 54 seats on Coventry City Council will be elected.

Background

In 2024, Labour retained control of the council.

Council composition

Changes 2024–2026:

August 2024: David Welsh resigns – by-election held October 2024
October 2024: Sanjida Jobbar wins by-election
June 2025: Jackie Gardiner and Marcus Lapsa join Reform
August 2025: Grace Lewis leaves party to sit as an independent