2026 Gateshead Metropolitan Borough Council election


The 2026 Gateshead Metropolitan Borough Council election is scheduled to be held on 7 May 2026, alongside the other local elections across the United Kingdom on the same day.

Background

In 2024, Labour retained control of the council.

Council composition

Changes 2024–2026:
  • June 2024: Bob Goldsworthy dies – by-election held September 2024
  • September 2024:
  • *Robert Waugh wins by-election
  • *Sonya Hawkins resigns – by-election held October 2024
  • *Jane McCoid leaves party to sit as an independent
  • October 2024: Susan Craig wins by-election
  • June 2025: Robert Waugh leaves party to sit as an independent
  • January 2026: Tom Graham dies – seat left vacant until 2026 election