How many councils did the Conservatives control in 2019 compared with today?
Asked 1 time · first 14 Oct 2026 · last 14 Oct 2026
The Conservative Party's control of local authorities has seen a dramatic decline between 2019 and today, 14th October 2026.
In 2019, the Conservatives held overall control of 142 councils across the UK. As of today, that figure has plummeted to just 24 councils. This represents an 83% reduction in the number of local authorities under Conservative control, underscoring a significant shift in the local political landscape over this period.
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