Croydon 2026 Election Results: Labour Holds, Perry Wins, Greens Surge; London 2026

Key Points

• Labour now holds 30 seats, up from 34 pre-election, in this South London borough.
• Conservatives hold 28 seats, down from 33 pre-election.
• Greens surged to 8 seats from 2 pre-election.
• Liberal Democrats hold 2 seats, up from 1 pre-election.
• Reform UK wins 2 seats, a new presence.
• Total confirmed councillors: 70 out of 70.
• Conservative Mayor Jason Perry re-elected on Friday.
• Detailed ward results provided across 24 wards, with full list of elected councillors by party and name.

London (The Londoner News) May 9, 2026 – Labour has clung to a slim majority in Croydon Council—a key South London borough—with 30 seats after a dramatic night of counting in the 2026 local elections, as Conservatives slipped to 28 seats despite re-electing Mayor Jason Perry. The Greens made significant gains, securing 8 seats, while Liberal Democrats picked up 2 and Reform UK broke through with 2. All 70 seats across 24 wards were declared, marking a shift from pre-election balances where Labour held 34, Conservatives 33, Greens 2, and Lib Dems 1.

What Were the Pre-Election Seat Holdings in Croydon South London?

Prior to the polls in this vibrant South London hub, Croydon Council saw Labour with 34 seats, Conservatives on 33, Greens at 2, and Liberal Democrats with 1, setting the stage for a fiercely contested election.

Who Won the Croydon Mayoral Election in South London?

Conservative Jason Perry secured re-election as Croydon Mayor on Friday, providing a boost to his party amid council losses in this South London stronghold. Perry’s victory underscores continued voter support for his leadership.

How Did Labour Perform in the 2026 Croydon South London Elections?

Labour retained a majority with 30 seats, down four from pre-election but enough to control the South London council. Key wins included sweeps in Addiscombe West (Nick Beall, Patricia Hay-Justice, Sean Eamonn Fitzsimons, all Lab), Bensham Manor (Humayun Kabir, Mohana Manoharan, Ellie Sandover, all Lab), Broad Green (Aba Amoah, Tom Bowell, Manju Shahul-Hameed, all Lab), Norbury & Pollards Hill (Leila Ben-Hassel, John Patrick Wentworth, both Lab), Norbury Park (Appu Dhamodaran Srinivasan, Julie Simone Setchfield, both Lab), Selhurst (Catherine Maud Wilson, Mohammed Amirul Islam, both Lab), Thornton Heath (Jose Piedade Fernandes, Vicky Ekua Newton, Ben Taylor, all Lab), Waddon (Rowenna Frances Davis, Sam James Gary Attwater, Ellily Ponnuthurai, all Lab), and West Thornton (Janet Campbell, Rym Daoud, Stuart Thomas King, all Lab).

In Addiscombe East, Maddie Henson (Lab) joined Jeet Bains (Con). Labour also took single seats in New Addington North (Kola Agboola, Afuah Ahorgah-Dorfia, both Lab), South Norwood (Melanie Dorothea Felten, Lab), Woodside (Amy Foster, Brigitte Graham, both Lab), and others.

What Gains Did the Conservatives Make or Lose in South London Croydon?

Conservatives fell to 28 seats from 33, holding strong in several South London wards but losing ground elsewhere. Victories included Coulsdon Town (Nikhil Sherine Thampi, Ian James Parker, Luke Daniel Shortland, all Con), Kenley (Gayle Gander, Ola Kolade, both Con), Old Coulsdon (Margaret Bird, Con), Park Hill & Whitgift (Andrew Robert Price, Con), Purley & Woodcote (Simon Brew, Samir Dwesar, James Douglas Hillam, all Con), Purley Oaks & Riddlesdown (Alasdair Iain, Endri Llabuti, both Con), Sanderstead (Lynne Carol Hale, Yvette Rose Hopley, Helen Dawn Redfern, all Con), Selsdon & Addington Village (Joseph Lee, Robert Charles Ward, both Con), Selsdon Vale & Forestdale (Jack David Barwell, Andy Stranack, both Con), Shirley North (Sue Bennett, Mark Johnson, Richard Chatterjee, all Con), Shirley South (Jason James Cummings, Scott Roche, both Con), and South Croydon (Danielle Denton, Michael Anthony Neal, Matthew Dormer, all Con). In Addiscombe East, Jeet Bains (Con) held firm.

Why Did the Green Party Surge in South London Croydon?

The Greens quadrupled their representation to 8 seats in this South London borough, capitalising on environmental and local issues. Fairfield saw a clean sweep with Ria Patel, Esther Sutton, and Paul Wyn Ednyfed Ainscough (all Green).

Crystal Palace & Upper Norwood elected Natalie Louise Vesty and Mark Adderley (both Green). Tracey Jo Hague and Martyn Post (both Green) won in South Norwood, while Laura Bradnam (Green) took a seat in Woodside.

What About Liberal Democrats and Reform UK in Croydon South London Results?

Liberal Democrats doubled to 2 seats: Claire Elizabeth Bonham (Lib Dems) in Crystal Palace & Upper Norwood and Gill Hickson (Lib Dems) in Old Coulsdon. Reform UK entered with 2 seats in New Addington South, won by Scott Holman and Adam Kellett (both Reform).

What Are the Full Ward-by-Ward Results in South London Croydon?

All 70 councillors were confirmed across 24 wards in this South London area, as follows:

Addiscombe East: Jeet Bains (Con), Maddie Henson (Lab).

Addiscombe West: Nick Beall (Lab), Patricia Hay-Justice (Lab), Sean Eamonn Fitzsimons (Lab).

Bensham Manor: Humayun Kabir (Lab), Mohana Manoharan (Lab), Ellie Sandover (Lab).

Broad Green: Aba Amoah (Lab), Tom Bowell (Lab), Manju Shahul-Hameed (Lab).

Coulsdon Town: Nikhil Sherine Thampi (Con), Ian James Parker (Con), Luke Daniel Shortland (Con).

Crystal Palace & Upper Norwood: Claire Elizabeth Bonham (Lib Dems), Natalie Louise Vesty (Green), Mark Adderley (Green).

Fairfield: Ria Patel (Green), Esther Sutton (Green), Paul Wyn Ednyfed Ainscough (Green).

Kenley: Gayle Gander (Con), Ola Kolade (Con).

New Addington North: Kola Agboola (Lab), Afuah Ahorgah-Dorfia (Lab).

New Addington South: Scott Holman (Reform), Adam Kellett (Reform).

Norbury & Pollards Hill: Leila Ben-Hassel (Lab), John Patrick Wentworth (Lab).

Norbury Park: Appu Dhamodaran Srinivasan (Lab), Julie Simone Setchfield (Lab).

Old Coulsdon: Margaret Bird (Con), Gill Hickson (Lib Dems).

Park Hill & Whitgift: Andrew Robert Price (Con).

Purley & Woodcote: Simon Brew (Con), Samir Dwesar (Con), James Douglas Hillam (Con).

Purley Oaks & Riddlesdown: Alasdair Iain (Con), Endri Llabuti (Con).

Sanderstead: Lynne Carol Hale (Con), Yvette Rose Hopley (Con), Helen Dawn Redfern (Con).

Selhurst: Catherine Maud Wilson (Lab), Mohammed Amirul Islam (Lab).

Selsdon & Addington Village: Joseph Lee (Con), Robert Charles Ward (Con).

Selsdon Vale & Forestdale: Jack David Barwell (Con), Andy Stranack (Con).

Shirley North: Sue Bennett (Con), Mark Johnson (Con), Richard Chatterjee (Con).

Shirley South: Jason James Cummings (Con), Scott Roche (Con).

South Croydon: Danielle Denton (Con), Michael Anthony Neal (Con), Matthew Dormer (Con).

South Norwood: Tracey Jo Hague (Green), Martyn Post (Green), Melanie Dorothea Felten (Lab).

Thornton Heath: Jose Piedade Fernandes (Lab), Vicky Ekua Newton (Lab), Ben Taylor (Lab).

Waddon: Rowenna Frances Davis (Lab), Sam James Gary Attwater (Lab), Ellily Ponnuthurai (Lab).

West Thornton: Janet Campbell (Lab), Rym Daoud (Lab), Stuart Thomas King (Lab).

Woodside: Amy Foster (Lab), Brigitte Graham (Lab), Laura Bradnam (Green).

These results, drawn from official declarations reported across multiple outlets including BBC News, The Guardian, and Croydon Advertiser, reflect a South London council now hung closely between Labour’s 30 and Conservatives’ 28, with smaller parties holding the balance.

What Do These Results Mean for South London Croydon Council?

Labour’s majority, though reduced, positions them to lead in this South London borough, but with just two more seats than Conservatives, cross-party deals may prove essential. Mayor Perry’s re-election offers stability. Analysts note the Green surge signals rising demand for climate-focused policies, while Reform’s entry highlights protest votes.

How Did Voter Turnout and Campaigns Influence South London Croydon Outcome?

While specific turnout figures await full release for this South London contest, intense campaigning on housing, crime, and green spaces dominated. Labour defended urban strongholds; Conservatives held suburban bastions; Greens targeted progressive voters.