The Council votes by thirds, this means that a third of our 54 councillors are elected every year over a four-year cycle (with no elections in the fourth year). Elections are usually held on the first Thursday in May.
| Party | Councillors |
|---|
| Labour | 49
|
|---|
Liberal Democrats
| 3 |
|---|
| Conservatives | 2 |
|---|
By-Elections
A By-Election is usually held to fill a casual vacancy, this occurs on either the death or resignation of a Councillor. An election would not be held if that Councillor was due to retire within six months.
Cheshire Police and Crime Commissioner Elections
Parliamentary Elections
There are
two Members of Parliament in Halton. The UK Parliament is elected for a maximum period of five years. Parliamentary election data is available from the
electoral commission