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St Helens Borough Council

Metropolitan borough council covering St Helens.

On 27 August, St Helens Borough Council’s Billinge and Seneley Green ward returned to Labour after four months under Reform UK representation.

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Key Question

Why did Labour take back a Reform UK ward in St Helens?

Timeline for St Helens Borough Council

#17 27 Aug

Labour retakes a St Helens ward

UK Local Elections 2026
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Background

St Helens Borough Council is the metropolitan borough council serving St Helens in Merseyside. It provides local government for the borough through elected ward representatives and council services.

The council’s political composition matters because ward results determine which parties hold representation locally. On 27 August 2026, Labour regained Billinge and Seneley Green from Reform UK, polling 41.4% to Reform UK’s 31.9%.

As the local authority, the council is the enduring institution through which electoral changes in St Helens affect local representation and decision-making.

Common Questions
Which party gained a ward from Reform UK on St Helens Borough Council?
Labour, taking Billinge and Seneley Green with 41.4% of the vote.Source: PollCheck
How much did Reform UK's vote share fall in Billinge and Seneley Green?
From 43% in May 2026 to 31.9% in August 2026.Source: PollCheck
What is St Helens Borough Council?
The local authority for St Helens in Merseyside.Source: PollCheck