Oldham local elections 2026: What you need to know
Oldham's 2026 local elections will take place on May 7, with voting in all 20 wards across the borough. Each ward has three councillors, but only one will be elected per ward, making 20 seats available out of 60 total. The current council composition includes Labour (27), Liberal Democrat (9), Oldham Group (9), Conservative (6), Reform UK (3), Failsworth Independent Party (2), Royton Independents (2), and The Independent Group (2). Registration for voting must be completed by April 20, with postal vote registration closing April 21 and proxy voting April 28. Polling stations open 7am-10pm on election day, requiring photo ID. Results are expected by May 8 afternoon, though counting may occur overnight as in 2024.