Why did Labour take back a Reform UK ward in St Helens?
Timeline for St Helens Borough Council
Labour retakes a St Helens ward
UK Local Elections 2026Background
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.
Which party gained a ward from Reform UK on St Helens Borough Council?
How much did Reform UK's vote share fall in Billinge and Seneley Green?
What is St Helens Borough Council?
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