The results of the 2026 local elections in the London Borough of Brent have now been formally declared. No single party has secured an overall majority and the council is in a position of no overall control.
A total of 57 seats were contested across 22 wards. Voter turnout was 34.2%.
The distribution of seats is as follows:
An interactive map has been made available to show the ward-by-ward breakdown of results.
Thank you to everyone who took the time to vote in this election. By voting you get to shape the future of your borough, and your participation strengthens local democracy.
Kim Wright, Returning Officer and Chief Executive of Brent Council, said: “Thank you to everyone who took the time to vote in this election. By voting you get to shape the future of your borough, and your participation strengthens local democracy.
“A big thank you is also due to the council officers who planned and delivered a transparent election, the community venues who let us use their spaces as polling stations and to the team of polling station and count staff for their hard work and professionalism.
“Congratulations to all 57 councillors who were elected. No party has secured an overall majority, so over the coming days the work needed to confirm the council’s leadership and decision-making arrangements will be taken forward. This will be done in line with the council’s constitution, including the Annual Council Meeting on Wednesday 20 May.”
View the full results.
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