The last local elections in Cambridge were on Thursday 7 May 2026. These are expected to be the final elections to the current councils before local government reorganisation replaces them with new unitary authorities. Elections for the new councils are expected in 2027, with the new councils taking over in 2028.
15 of the 42 seats on Cambridge City Council were up for election — two in Trumpington where one of the councillors has resigned, and one in each of the other 13 wards. The council was controlled by Labour but after the election the council moved to No Overall Controll (no party has more than half the seats).
The 14 wards are:
More information and detailed results on the Cambridge City Council website
All 45 seats across 26 wards were up for election. The council was and remains controlled by the Liberal Democrats. Town and parish council elections were also held on the same day.
More information on the South Cambridgeshire District Council website
For very detailed election results since 1935 in Cambridge, see Cambridge Elections