7 May 2026 | |
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. [1]
| After 2024 election | Before 2026 election | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Party | Seats | Party | Seats | ||
| Labour | 48 | Labour | 45 | ||
| Liberal Democrats | 18 | Liberal Democrats | 18 | ||
| Independent | 0 | Independent | 2 | ||
| Vacant | N/A | Vacant | 1 | ||
Changes 2024–2026: