Cheltenham local elections 2026: Full list of candidates for Borough Council polls
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Voters in Cheltenham will head to the polls on May 7 to elect councillors for 20 of the 40 seats on the Borough Council. The Liberal Democrats currently control the council, but are being challenged by the Conservative, Green, and Labour parties.
Cheltenham voters will elect councillors for 20 of the 40 seats on the Borough Council on May 7. The Liberal Democrats currently hold 36 seats, with three Green Party councillors and one People Against Bureaucracy member making up the rest. The Conservative, Green, and Labour parties are fielding candidates for all 20 seats. The Conservatives are campaigning on a platform of ending one-party rule and restoring accountability, while the Greens are focusing on protecting green spaces and community assets. Labour is pushing for greater transparency and scrutiny of the council's financial decisions. The election comes ahead of local government reorganisation, with the parties differing on their approaches to a unitary authority.
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