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Local Elections 2026: Sefton Prepares for Significant Council Reshuffle
By Newsroom
News  |  Tue - March 24, 2026 6:14 pm  |  Article Hits:21  |  A+ | a-
RESIDENTS across Sefton are being urged to prepare for the upcoming local elections on:- 7 May 2026, which will see a:- "Whole Council" restarting for election. Unlike staggered elections, all:- 66 seats on the Sefton Council are up for grabs, marking a pivotal moment for the borough's political landscape.
 
Boundary Changes and New Ward Names...
 
Local Authorities have confirmed that a recent review of electoral boundaries has resulted in several changes. Residents may find their traditional polling stations have moved or that their specific ward names have been updated.
 
Officials are advising voters to pay close attention to the colour of the poll cards arriving at their doorsteps:-
 
  • White Card - Registered to vote in person at a designated station.
     
  • Pink Card - Registered for a postal vote.
     
  • Lilac Card - Indicates no 1 at the property is currently registered.
 
Key Deadlines for Voters...
 
To participate in the May elections, residents must ensure they are registered by:- 20 April 2026. For those preferring to vote from home, the deadline to apply for a postal vote is:- 17:00 on:- 21 April 2026.
 
The 3 Vote Rule and ID Requirements...
 
In a notable reminder of the voting process, each registered voter can select up to:- 3 candidates to elect:- 3 Councillors for their specific electoral Ward.
 
Furthermore, voters are reminded of the mandatory photographic ID requirement. To receive a ballot paper at a polling station, a valid form of photo identification must be presented. A full list of accepted IDs can be found on the reverse of the white poll cards or via the Sefton Council website

Contact Information for Voters...

Registration:-  Gov.UK/Register-To-Vote.
Enquiries:- 03451400845.
Email:- Electors@Sefton.Gov.UK
 
Major Ward Name Changes...
 
Several wards have been renamed to more accurately describe the areas they cover:-
  •     Molyneux has become Aintree & Maghull South.
     
  •     Park has become Lydiate & Maghull West.
     
  •     Ravenmeols has become Formby East.
     
  •     Harington has become Formby West.
     
  •     Sudell has become Maghull East.
     
  •     Manor has become Thornton & Hightown.
     
  •     Linacre & Derby areas have been reconfigured into Bootle East and Bootle West.
     
  •     Church & Victoria areas have been reconfigured into Great Crosby and Waterloo.
 
The Full List of 22 Wards (Effective May 2026)
 
Every ward listed below will elect:- 3 Councillors on:- 7 May 2026:-
 
  • Ainsdale.
  •     Kew.
  •     Aintree & Maghull South.
  •   Litherland.
  •     Birkdale  
  •   Lydiate & Maghull West.
  •     Blundellsands.
  •     Meols.
  •     Bootle East
  •     Netherton North.
  •     Bootle West.
  •     Netherton South & Orrell.
  •     Cambridge.
  •     Norwood.
  •     Duke's.
  • Thornton & Hightown.
  •     Ford.
  •     Waterloo.
  •     Formby East.
  •     Maghull East.
  •     Formby West.
  •     Great Crosby
Summary of Boundary Changes...
 
  • Southport - Boundaries remain largely unchanged with only minor modifications to ensure:- "electoral equality" (meaning each councillor represents a similar number of people)
     
  • Crosby, Formby & Maghull - These areas saw the most significant name changes and moderate boundary adjustments to align with physical landmarks and community ties.
     
  • Bootle & Litherland - Extensive re-drawing of boundaries took place here to simplify the ward map and account for population shifts.
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