Polling District Review
Interim Polling District, Polling Places and Polling Stations Review 2025
An interim review of polling districts, polling places and polling stations in the wards Eccleston, Rainford, Rainhill and Windle will begin on 17 July 2025. The review is being undertaken as a result of the outcome of the Community Governance Review 2024 in preparation for the elections taking place in May 2026.
For information on the previous polling district review approved at council on 17 January 2024 - Council Meeting - 17 January 2024
The review
The aim of the review is:
- to ensure that all electors have reasonable facilities for voting as are practicable in the circumstances
- to ensure that so far as is reasonable and practicable, every polling place is accessible to electors who have a disability, and when considering the designation of a polling place, must have regard to the accessibility needs of disabled persons.
What can be changed in the review:
- polling district boundaries within each ward in the borough
- location of the polling places and stations in each polling district
Notice of Review (PDF, 131 KB)(opens new window)
List of Polling Stations (PDF, 134 KB)(opens new window)
Maps (PDF, 15 MB)(opens new window)
(Acting) Returning Officer's Representations (PDF, 262 KB)(opens new window)
Have your say
The survey to hear your suggestions and gather feedback about polling stations from all interested parties in relation to the designation of polling districts, polling places and polling stations closed on 29 August 2025. Suggestions received will be reviewed and considered in the report by council on 26 November 2025.
Timetable
| Date | What Happens |
|---|---|
| 17 July 2025 | Notice of Review - Commencement of Consultation Period |
| within 30 days of receipt | (Acting) Returning Officer's Representations |
| 29 August 2025 | End of consultation period |
| 26 November 2025 | Report considered by council |
| 27 November 2025 | Publication of Outcome of Review & Notice of Conclusion |
| 1 December 2025 | Publication of the revised Electoral Register |
Definition of terms
Parliamentary Constituency
The area designated by the Boundary Commission which is represented by a Member of Parliament (MP) in the House of Commons. This cannot be changed by the review
Wards
The St Helens Borough is divided into 18 electoral areas known as Wards which are represented by Borough Councillors. Ward boundaries cannot be changed by this review.
Polling Districts
A polling district is geographical area which separates the ward into smaller parts. A polling place is then allocated in each district.
Polling Places
A polling place is the building or area in which the polling stations will be selected by the Returning Officer.
Polling Station
A polling station is the room or area in which the voting takes place.
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