A Quiet Shift. Independent candidates may not usually even register with many voters, but in these local elections, that could change.

The May 2026 local elections represent a pivotal moment for the Conservatives. They are the first major electoral test for Kemi Badenoch since the 2025 local elections when the party lost control of 16 councils in England.

Reform UK heads into the May 2026 local elections in a strong polling position. Since last May’s local elections, the party has consistently polled just under 30% nationally, placing it ahead of Labour and the Conservatives.

Labour has little to win, but a lot to losePublic Affairs Lead at LCA12 March 2026We will look back on 7 May 2026 as a defining moment in the life of this Labour government. Labour enters the local elections as a party down in the polls, defending a dominant...

When more digital marketing does not mean more leasesSocial and Influencer Lead at LCA10 March 2026When more marketing does not mean more leasesWhy aiming for more enquiries can quietly slow down leasing. More marketing doesn’t always mean more leases. In fact,...

Green shoots in the capitalAccount Manager at LCA09 March 2026London’s political map has been known to shift over the years, but the May local elections could underline a move to a more fragmented, multi-party landscape, with the Greens, Liberal Democrats and...