Council profile
Halton
Unitary authority · North West · 54 seats in 18 wards · A third of seats elected in three years out of four · Next election 6 May 2027
Labour have a majority on Halton Council. The council has 54 councillors in 18 wards. Seats by party: Labour 30, Reform 17, Other 5, Lib Dem 2. The next election is on 6 May 2027.
Control
Seats by party
Vote share at the 7 May 2026 election (19 seats, all wards)
ShareSeats won
Reform41.3%16
Labour30.3%2
Green14.6%0
Conservative6.2%0
Lib Dem5.7%1
Other1.9%0
Next election
6 May 2027
18 of 54 seats up, elected by thirds
Largest party
Labour 30
majority of 6; 28 needed
Voted Leave in 2016
57%
GB 52%
Wards
Who holds each ward
LabourLib DemReformIndependent
Under 5 pts5 to 1010 to 20Over 20No contest data
Winning margin at the last election, in points.
Coloured by the party holding most of the ward's seats today; where seats are split evenly, by the party with the higher share at the last election.
All 18 wards
Councillors and last results
Select a ward for its full results, candidates and last by-election.
| Ward and councillors | Last election |
|---|---|
| Appleton Paul Musker, Ged Philbin, Eddie Jones | 7 May 2026 Reform 42.2% lead 5.1 pts |
| Bankfield Claire Aberdeen, Louise Goodall, Tony McDermott | 7 May 2026 Reform 42.4% lead 3.7 pts |
| Beechwood & Heath Gareth Stockton, Christopher Rowe, Vacant | 7 May 2026 Lib Dem 44.7% lead 5.2 pts |
| Birchfield James Coopersmith, Bill Woolfall, Angela Ball | 7 May 2026 Reform 35.6% lead 0.1 pts |
| Bridgewater Sarah Davies, Carol Walsh, Stef Nelson | 7 May 2026 Reform 45.2% lead 16.3 pts |
| Central & West Bank Jonathan Mackie, Stan Hill, Pamela Wallace | 7 May 2026 Reform 51.8% lead 23.3 pts |
| Daresbury, Moore & Sandymoor John Scott, Dylan Eaton, Neil Connolly | 7 May 2026 Reform 31.5% lead 2.8 pts |
| Ditton, Hale Village & Halebank John Anderton, Eddie Dourley, Mike Wharton | 7 May 2026 Reform 53.0% lead 23.7 pts |
| Farnworth Luke Williams, Louise Nolan, Angela McInerney | 7 May 2026 Labour 36.5% lead 0.1 pts |
| Grange Gary Oates, John Abbott, Katy McDonough | 7 May 2026 Reform 40.5% lead 11.5 pts |
| Halton Castle John Davies, Chris Loftus, Sharon Thornton | 7 May 2026 Reform 39.9% lead 5.7 pts |
| Halton Lea Jack Raftree, Dave Thompson, Kath Loftus | 7 May 2026 Reform 45.4% lead 13.3 pts |
| Halton View Damian Curzon, Tom McInerney, Rob Polhill | 7 May 2026 Reform 47.8% lead 14.8 pts |
| Highfield Robert Gilligan, Paul Nolan, Andrea Wall | 7 May 2026 Labour 41.6% lead 0.4 pts |
| Hough Green Thomas Atherton, Kevan Wainwright, Sandra Baker | 7 May 2026 Reform 43.0% lead 4.1 pts |
| Mersey & Weston Sian Davidson, Rosie Leck, Victoria Begg | 7 May 2026 Reform 37.6% lead 10.4 pts |
| Norton North William Davies, Peter Jones, Irene Bramwell | 7 May 2026 Reform 39.9% lead 11.8 pts |
| Norton South & Preston Brook Peter Davidson, Tom Stretch, Colin Hughes | 7 May 2026 Reform 41.6% lead 9.0 pts |
Appleton
Eddie Jones LabourGed Philbin LabourPaul Musker Reform
Last scheduled election, 7 May 2026
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Paul David Musker Elected | Reform | 690 | 42.2% |
| Angela Teeling | Labour | 606 | 37.1% |
| Sue Robinson | Green | 244 | 14.9% |
| Elaine Dean | Conservative | 95 | 5.8% |
Bankfield
Claire Aberdeen ReformLouise Goodall LabourTony McDermott Labour
Last scheduled election, 7 May 2026
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Claire Louise Aberdeen Elected | Reform | 682 | 42.4% |
| Laura Bevan | Labour | 623 | 38.7% |
| Nicholas Ray | Green | 201 | 12.5% |
| Susan Mary Forder | Conservative | 104 | 6.5% |
Beechwood & Heath
Christopher Rowe Lib DemGareth Stockton Lib DemVacant Vacant
Last scheduled election, 7 May 2026
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gareth Charles Stockton Elected | Lib Dem | 1,201 | 44.7% |
| David Roberts | Reform | 1,063 | 39.5% |
| Julian David Gardiner | Green | 356 | 13.2% |
| Dan Clarke | Libertarian Party | 69 | 2.6% |
Birchfield
Angela Ball LabourBill Woolfall LabourJames Coopersmith Reform
Last scheduled election, 7 May 2026
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| James Michael Coopersmith Elected | Reform | 837 | 35.6% |
| Mike Fry | Labour | 835 | 35.5% |
| Joseph Christopher Scholes | Green | 340 | 14.5% |
| John Robert Powell | Conservative | 339 | 14.4% |
Bridgewater
Carol Walsh LabourSarah Davies ReformStef Nelson Labour
Last scheduled election, 7 May 2026
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sarah Davies Elected | Reform | 876 | 45.2% |
| Mark David Dennett | Labour | 561 | 28.9% |
| Deborah Brooks | Green | 348 | 17.9% |
| Suzanne Nicola Howard | Lib Dem | 90 | 4.6% |
| Matthew John Quinn | Conservative | 64 | 3.3% |
Central & West Bank
Jonathan Mackie ReformPamela Wallace LabourStan Hill Labour
Last scheduled election, 7 May 2026
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jonathan David MacKie Elected | Reform | 662 | 51.8% |
| Ian Wall | Labour | 364 | 28.5% |
| Aubrey Kelly | Green | 208 | 16.3% |
| Julie Powell | Conservative | 45 | 3.5% |
Daresbury, Moore & Sandymoor
Dylan Eaton ReformJohn Scott ReformNeil Connolly Labour
Last scheduled election, 7 May 2026 (2 seats)
| Candidate | Party | Votes |
|---|---|---|
| John David Scott Elected | Reform | 728 |
| Dylan Anthony Eaton Elected | Reform | 725 |
| Jo Jones | Labour | 664 |
| Geoffrey Michael Logan | Labour | 609 |
| Christopher William Biggs | Green | 353 |
| Robert John McClennan | Green | 318 |
| Sara Louise Wakefield | Conservative | 317 |
| John Segrue Secker | Lib Dem | 249 |
Party shares count each party's leading candidate.
Ditton, Hale Village & Halebank
Eddie Dourley LabourJohn Anderton ReformMike Wharton Labour
Last scheduled election, 7 May 2026
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| John Anderton Elected | Reform | 923 | 53.0% |
| Marie Wright | Labour | 510 | 29.3% |
| Niamh Richards | Green | 220 | 12.6% |
| Ksawier Staniszewski | Conservative | 89 | 5.1% |
Farnworth
Angela McInerney IndependentLouise Nolan LabourLuke Williams Labour
Last scheduled election, 7 May 2026
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Luke Williams Elected | Labour | 837 | 36.5% |
| Frank Simpson | Reform | 836 | 36.4% |
| Helen Elizabeth McGauley | Green | 315 | 13.7% |
| Phil Harper | Conservative | 308 | 13.4% |
Last by-election, 25 June 2026
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Louise Elizabeth Nolan Elected | Labour | 835 | 51.0% |
| Christopher Charlton-Kingsley | Reform | 596 | 36.4% |
| Phil Harper | Conservative | 126 | 7.7% |
| Kiel Joseph Oldfield | Green | 77 | 4.7% |
| Dan Clarke | Libertarian Party | 3 | 0.2% |
Grange
Gary Oates ReformJohn Abbott LabourKaty McDonough Labour
Last scheduled election, 7 May 2026
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gary Oates Elected | Reform | 695 | 40.5% |
| Frances Stewart | Labour | 498 | 29.0% |
| Michael James O'Day | Green | 277 | 16.1% |
| Wolfie Smith | Independent | 168 | 9.8% |
| Daniel James Baker | Independent | 79 | 4.6% |
Halton Castle
Chris Loftus IndependentJohn Davies ReformSharon Thornton Labour
Last scheduled election, 7 May 2026
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| John Paul Davies Elected | Reform | 594 | 39.9% |
| Chris Carlin | Labour | 510 | 34.2% |
| Iain James Ferguson | Green | 248 | 16.6% |
| Darrin Whyte | Independent | 138 | 9.3% |
Last by-election, 25 November 2021
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sharon Anne Thornton Elected | Labour | 373 | 60.3% |
| Iain James Ferguson | Green | 117 | 18.9% |
| Darrin Whyte | Independent | 69 | 11.1% |
| Dan Clarke | Conservative | 45 | 7.3% |
| Tony Dalton | Lib Dem | 15 | 2.4% |
Halton Lea
Dave Thompson LabourJack Raftree ReformKath Loftus Independent
Last scheduled election, 7 May 2026
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jack Bernard Raftree Elected | Reform | 695 | 45.4% |
| Nia Meagan Hayes | Labour | 492 | 32.1% |
| Joshua Richard Bell | Green | 286 | 18.7% |
| Luke Jon Hanson | Conservative | 59 | 3.9% |
Halton View
Damian Curzon ReformRob Polhill LabourTom McInerney Labour
Last scheduled election, 7 May 2026
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damian James Curzon Elected | Reform | 898 | 47.8% |
| Louise Elizabeth Nolan | Labour | 619 | 33.0% |
| Josh Watson | Green | 243 | 12.9% |
| James Robert Mathias Powell | Conservative | 118 | 6.3% |
Highfield
Andrea Wall LabourPaul Nolan LabourRobert Gilligan Labour
Last scheduled election, 7 May 2026
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bob Gilligan Elected | Labour | 816 | 41.6% |
| Dave O'Connor | Reform | 809 | 41.2% |
| Kiel Joseph Oldfield | Green | 226 | 11.5% |
| Pamela Ann McDermott | Conservative | 112 | 5.7% |
Hough Green
Kevan Wainwright IndependentSandra Baker IndependentThomas Atherton Reform
Last scheduled election, 7 May 2026
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thomas Atherton Elected | Reform | 760 | 43.0% |
| Phil Harris | Labour | 688 | 38.9% |
| Nicholas Edward Parry | Green | 217 | 12.3% |
| Raymond Evan Roberts | Conservative | 103 | 5.8% |
Mersey & Weston
Rosie Leck LabourSian Davidson ReformVictoria Begg Labour
Last scheduled election, 7 May 2026
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Siân Fiona Alexandra Davidson Elected | Reform | 784 | 37.6% |
| Norman Lee Plumpton-Walsh | Labour | 567 | 27.2% |
| Hayley Michelle Smith | Green | 327 | 15.7% |
| John Martin Lunt | Independent | 179 | 8.6% |
| Joanne Allison Rowe | Lib Dem | 154 | 7.4% |
| Colleen Mary Harper | Conservative | 74 | 3.5% |
Norton North
Irene Bramwell LabourPeter Jones LabourWilliam Davies Reform
Last scheduled election, 7 May 2026
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| William Trevor Davies Elected | Reform | 846 | 39.9% |
| Nathan William David Fitzpatrick | Labour | 595 | 28.1% |
| Lauren Hickton | Green | 280 | 13.2% |
| Diane Marie Inch | Lib Dem | 254 | 12.0% |
| Mary Elizabeth Hanson | Conservative | 145 | 6.8% |
Norton South & Preston Brook
Colin Hughes LabourPeter Davidson ReformTom Stretch Labour
Last scheduled election, 7 May 2026
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Peter Davidson Elected | Reform | 618 | 41.6% |
| Martha Lloyd Jones | Labour | 485 | 32.6% |
| Emma Samantha Brown | Green | 264 | 17.8% |
| Adam Robert Burnett | Conservative | 119 | 8.0% |
Next election
Seats up on 6 May 2027
18 of 54 seats are up. Seats held now, by party:
Labour 14 Independent 2 Lib Dem 1 Reform 1
| Ward | Councillor whose term ends |
|---|---|
| Appleton | Ged Philbin Labour |
| Bankfield | Louise Goodall Labour |
| Beechwood & Heath | Christopher Rowe Lib Dem |
| Birchfield | Bill Woolfall Labour |
| Bridgewater | Carol Walsh Labour |
| Central & West Bank | Stan Hill Labour |
| Daresbury, Moore & Sandymoor | Dylan Eaton Reform |
| Ditton, Hale Village & Halebank | Eddie Dourley Labour |
| Farnworth | Louise Nolan Labour |
| Grange | John Abbott Labour |
| Halton Castle | Chris Loftus Independent |
| Halton Lea | Dave Thompson Labour |
| Halton View | Tom McInerney Labour |
| Highfield | Paul Nolan Labour |
| Hough Green | Kevan Wainwright Independent |
| Mersey & Weston | Rosie Leck Labour |
| Norton North | Peter Jones Labour |
| Norton South & Preston Brook | Tom Stretch Labour |
Term end dates from Open Council Data.
By-elections
Every council by-election since 2021
2 by-elections since July 2021, 1 of them gains.
| Date | Ward | Result | Winner's share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 29 October 2026 | Beechwood & Heath | Reform gain from Lib Dem | 35.3% |
| 25 June 2026 | Farnworth | Labour hold | 51.0% |
Parliament
Parliamentary constituencies
| Constituency | Share of council | 2024 winner | Projected now |
|---|---|---|---|
| Runcorn and Helsby | 54% | Labour | Labour 47% |
| Widnes and Halewood | 46% | Labour | Labour 50% |
Share of the council: the proportion of its census neighbourhoods (2021 LSOAs) in each seat. The projection is PollCheck's demographic model at current polling, not a forecast.
People
Who lives in Halton
128,476 residents in 55,945 households
Voted Leave in 2016
57% 5 above GB
Degree or higher
24% 10 below GB
No qualifications
21% 3 above GB
Own their home
60% 1 below GB
Rent from a council or housing association
24% 7 above GB
Rent privately
14% 6 below GB
Aged 15 to 34
29% 2 below GB
Aged 65 and over
23% 1 above GB
GB figure. 2021 Census (Scotland: 2022): age as a share of residents aged 15 and over, qualifications of residents aged 16 and over, housing as a share of households. Leave: 2016 EU referendum, Electoral Commission results by counting area.
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Closest on the measures above: the 2016 Leave vote, age, qualifications and housing. Maps show which party holds each ward.
Sources
Sources and method
Seat totals and control: PollCheck council control tracker. Councillors: Open Council Data (CC BY-SA 4.0). Election results: Democracy Club (CC BY 4.0), with some vote counts from DCLEAPIL, Leman (2025) (CC BY-SA 4.0), and corrections checked against councils' official declarations. Ward boundaries: Source: Office for National Statistics licensed under the Open Government Licence v.3.0. Contains OS data © Crown copyright and database right 2026. Census: Office for National Statistics and National Records of Scotland.
Councillor lists and DCLEAPIL-derived vote counts on this page are available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
In wards electing more than one councillor, a party's share counts only its leading candidate (the Rallings and Thrasher method). Independents count individually. The lead is the gap between the top two parties' shares.