The 2026 Kensington and Chelsea London Borough Council election took place on 7 May 2026. All 50 members of Kensington and Chelsea London Borough Council were elected. The elections took place alongside local elections in the other London boroughs and elections to local authorities across the United Kingdom.
The election saw the council remain under Conservative majority control, as it has been since its creation in 1965.
Background In May 2024, Conservative candidate Stéphanie Petit won the Norland by-election.
Previous council composition
After 2022 election Before 2026 election After 2026 election Party Seats Party Seats Party Seats 35 36 34 13 7 13 2 2 3 0 1 0 0 4 0 Changes 2022–2026: April 2023: Emma Dent Coad (Labour) leaves party to sit as an independent October 2023: Eva Jedut (Labour) expelled from party Mona Ahmed (Labour) leaves party to sit as an independent December 2023: Mona Adam (Labour) joins Greens March 2024: Stuart Graham (Conservative) resigns – by-election held May 2024 Dahabo Isse (Labour) joins Conservatives May 2024: Stephanie Petit (Conservative) wins by-election October 2025: Toby Benton (Labour) leaves party to sit as an independent
Election results
Election result
Ward results Abingdon
Brompton & Hans Town
Campden
Chelsea Riverside
Colville
Courtfield
Dalgarno
Earl's Court
Golborne
Holland
Norland
Notting Dale
Pembridge
Queen's Gate
Redcliffe
Royal Hospital
St Helen's
Stanley
References