Liberal Democrats remain in control of Cheltenham Borough Council
The Liberal Democrats won 17 of the 20 seats on offer
Last updated 8th May 2026
The Liberal Democrats remain in power on Cheltenham Borough Council after the 2026 local elections.
The full results have now been announced and the Lib Dems won 17 of the 20 seats on offer.
Meanwhile the Green Party saw two councillors re-elected and the last declaration of the day saw Reform UK's Calum Eldridge take control of the Hester's Way ward from the Lib Dems by a narrow margin.
Voters went to the polls yesterday (May 7) to elect councillors to represent them at the Municipal Offices.
The council elects half of the 40 councillors every two years.
This means the make up of the council is now Liberal Democrats, 35, Greens, 3, Reform UK, 1 and, 1, People Against Bureaucracy.
A recount of the Hester Way ward was carried out due to the close finish.