Local election results times: Hour by hour guide of when your area will declare

Local election results in the UK began declaring overnight on May 7, with early results expected from battleground councils. Harlow in Essex is set to announce its results at 1 AM, serving as an early indicator of Reform UK’s potential gains at the expense of the Conservatives. By 2 AM, Hartlepool, Lincoln, Bolton, Salford, and Wigan will declare, areas where Reform is expected to make significant progress, while the Liberal Democrats will watch closely in Colchester and Hart. At 3 AM, Westminster will announce its results, a critical test for the Conservatives as they aim to regain control of the council. Labour will focus on Plymouth at 4 AM, a key area under pressure from both Reform and the Greens. London boroughs like Bexley, Hammersmith and Fulham, and Kensington and Chelsea will follow at 5 AM, with Reform targeting Bexley as a top priority. By 6 AM, Havering and Wandsworth will declare, with Reform expected to make strong gains in Havering and test its influence in Wandsworth. Later in the afternoon, Scotland and Wales will begin reporting results, with the Greens eyeing Hackney and Newham for potential mayoral and council wins. Essex results at 2 PM will provide clarity on whether Reform can replace the Conservatives in key areas. Manchester, Lewisham, and Croydon will declare between 3 PM and 5 PM, offering further insight into Labour’s performance against Reform and the Greens. Birmingham, a city facing recent turmoil with bin strikes and council instability, will announce its results at 6 PM, marking the final major declaration of the day.