Barking and Dagenham Council’s local elections took place on 7 May 2026.

51,395 residents turned out to cast their votes – 33.93% of the electorate. 

The Labour Party retained its majority in the borough, with composition of the council as below:

•    Labour Party – 38 seats
•    Reform – 9 seats
•    Green Party – 4 seats

A full breakdown of ward councillors and votes cast can be found on our 2026 local elections web page.

The first meeting of the new full council will be held on Friday 22 May, when the council will elect its Leader,  the Mayor and other senior appointments.