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Sefton set for major electoral shake-up in 2026
THE political landscape of Sefton is preparing for its most significant transformation in over 2 decades, as the 2026 Local Elections approach with a complete overhaul of the Borough's Electoral Map.
In a rare:- "all out" election, every 1 of the 66 seats on Sefton Borough Council will be contested on:- Thursday, 7 May 2026. This departs from the usual cycle where only ⅓ of the Council is elected at any 1 time. The move marks the conclusion of a rigorous formal boundary review by the Local Government Boundary Commission for England, aimed at ensuring:- "electoral equality" so that each Councillor represents a similar number of residents. Under the Sefton (Electoral Changes) Order 2024, residents in:- Bootle, Crosby, and the central areas of the borough will find themselves voting in wards with entirely new names. While Southport’s ward names, including:- Ainsdale, Birkdale, Cambridge, Dukes, Kew, Meols, and Norwood, remain unchanged, the South of the Borough will see a total rebranding of several long standing districts. To return the Council to its normal voting by ⅓ cycle following the 2026 reset, a staggered term system will be implemented. The candidate with the highest number of votes in each ward will serve a 4 year term, the 2nd place candidate a 2 year term, and the 3rd place candidate a 1 year term.
The Labour Party currently maintains a strong majority on the Council, but the 2026 election represents a:- "blank slate" opportunity. While the Liberal Democrats and Conservatives have traditionally found their strongest support in the Southport wards, the rise in activity from Reform UK and the Green Party suggests a more unpredictable contest. With ongoing local debates regarding the Borough's administration and the physical split of Towns like:- Crosby across different boundaries, the 2026 elections will serve as a high stakes test for all political parties seeking to gain a foothold in the newly defined wards. Would you like me to find out the specific Council seat count for each party currently before this:- "blank slate" election occurs? More information about the:- 'Local Government Boundary Review of Sefton' can be found on the Sefton Council website. COMMENTS (1)
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Jane
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Mon, 29 December 2025
4:03 pm
This is the first time since 2004 that Sefton MBC is holding all-out elections... I don't know if I will vote, as it never seems to make a difference who you vote for...
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