Halton

  • Council Control: Lab
  • Conservatives 0
  • Labour 31
  • Liberal Democrats 3
  • Green 0
  • Reform UK 16
  • Other 3
  • Vacant 1

Independent 3. The industrial towns of Runcorn and Widnes on the River Mersey; includes several regeneration areas. Now incorporated in the Liverpool City Region combined authority.

Farnworth has a byelection on 25 June (held by Labour). Chris Loftus (Halton Castle) and Kath Loftus (Halton Lea) moved from Labour to Independent in March 2026. Kevan Wainwright (Hough Green) moved from Labour to Independent in January 2026.

Next local elections
2027

Election cycle
Thirds

Local authority type
Unitary

Address
Kingsway, Widnes WA8 7QF

Phone
0151 424 2061

Website
http://www.halton.gov.uk/

Council Tax (Band D)
£2366.61