Peterborough

  • Council Control: Min Lab
  • Conservatives 10
  • Labour 13
  • Liberal Democrats 8
  • Green 5
  • Reform UK 1
  • Other 22
  • Vacant 1

Independent 11, Peterborough First 10, non-party 1. A rapidly expanding city in the East of England, with service and high technology industries.

The Secretary of State intends to legislate to postpone the May 2026 election for a year. Fletton and Woodston has a vacant seat (held by Labour). Reform UK gained a seat inFletton and Woodston from Labour at a byelection on 12 February. Rylan Ray (Eye, Thorney and Newborough) moved from Conservative to non-party in November 2025. Gavin Elsey (Wittering) moved from Peterborough First to Independent in November 2025. Dennis Jones (Dogsthorpe) moved from Labour to Independent in September 2025.

Next local elections
2026

Election cycle
Thirds

Local authority type
Unitary

Address
Bridge Street, Peterborough PE1 1PJ

Phone
01733 563141

Website
http://www.peterborough.gov.uk/

Council Tax (Band D)
£2185.72