Elections

All elections held in Warrington are organised by the electoral services department at Warrington Borough Council. Information about upcoming elections and information from previous elections can be found here.

Upcoming elections:

Notice of Election - Penketh Parish Council By-Election (East Ward)

Notice of Election - Penketh Parish Council By-Election (West Ward)

Local elections

Warrington Borough Council has 57 councillors - or elected members - who represent 22 electoral wards in the borough. Each councillor serves four years and are up for election on a rota basis. Local elections are held in three out of every four years and each year one third of the 57 councillors retire. The next local elections will be held in May 2010.

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UK Parliament elections (general elections)

Warrington Borough Council has two parliamentary constituencies - Warrington North and Warrington South. Parliamentary elections have to take place within five years of the last election. During this period, the UK government may call a general election at any time. The last general election took place on 5th May 2005 therefore the UK government must hold a general election by May 2010.

European Parliament elections

European Parliamentary elections are held every five years, usually in June. The UK is divided into 12 regions - Warrington Borough Council is in the North West region which is represented by 9 MEPs. The next European Parliamentary election will be held on 4 June 2009.

Parish council elections

Warrington Borough Council has 17 parish councils and 51 parished wards. Parish council elections are held every four years. The next parish council elections will be held in 2011. A by-election or casual vacancy can occur due to resignations or death of councillor.

The following list provides details on the outcomes of all previous elections: 

• May 2008 borough council election results
• May 2008 parish council election results
• Poulton with Fearnhead Parish Council - Cinnamon Brow ward (election of parish councillor) - 7 February 2008
• May 2007 local election results
• Declaration of result of poll - Callands ward 15 February 2007 
• September 2006 Poulton North ward election results    
• May 2006 Borough Council election results 
• May 2005 Parliamentary election results 
• June 2004 Parish Council results 2004 
• June 2004 Borough Council election results 
• September 2003 Poulton North by-election results
• May 2002 Borough Council election results 
• June 2001 Parliamentary election results 
• June 2001 Borough Council election results 
• May 2000 Borough Council election results 
• May 1999 Borough Council election results 
• Polling District Review