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General election - Thursday 4 July

Warrington has three UK parliamentary constituencies - Warrington North, Warrington South and part of Tatton.

Parliamentary elections (general election) usually take place every five years. The last general election was held on Thursday 12 December 2019, and the next general election date will take place on Thursday 4 July.

 

 

Register to vote 

You can register to vote at any time, and it usually takes five minutes to register. You must be aged 16 and over to register to vote. You will also need your National Insurance Number to register. 

The deadline to register to vote is before midnight, Tuesday 18 June.

Choosing to vote

Voting in person? You'll need to bring photo ID

If you are voting in person, you will need to show an accepted form of photo ID at a polling station before you can vote, which is also known as a 'Voter Authority Certificate'. 

The deadline to apply for a Voter Authority Certificate is Wednesday 26 June at 5pm. 

Find out more about Voter ID requirements

 

Polling stations

Some polling stations in Warrington have changed - these changes will be reflected on the 'find your polling station' website.

Find your polling station

 

Polling stations in Warrington North

Gorse Covert Primary School, Gorse Covert Road, WA3 6TS
Birchwood C Of E Primary School, Admirals Road, Birchwood, WA3 6QG
Thomas Risley Church, Glover Road, Locking Stumps, WA3 7PH
Birchwood Youth & Community Centre, Delenty Drive, Birchwood, WA3 6AN
Birchwood Library, Birchwood Community Hub, Benson Road, Birchwood, WA3 7PQ
The Club, Phipps Lane, WA5 4HQ
Winwick Leisure Centre, Myddleton Lane, WA2 8LQ
Culcheth Community Centre, Jackson Avenue, Culcheth, WA3 4EL
Culcheth Christian Fellowship, Hob Hey Lane, Culcheth, WA3 4NR
Culcheth Methodist Church , 23 Ellesmere Road, Culcheth, WA3 4BP
Glazebury Scout Centre, Warrington Road, Glazebury, WA3 5LW
Mobile Unit - Churchill Avenue, Churchill Avenue, Warrington, WA3 5HU
Newchurch Parish Church, Church Lane, Culcheth, WA3 5ET
Croft Village Memorial Hall, Mustard Lane, Croft, WA3 7BQ
St Benedicts Catholic Primary School, Quebec Road, Warrington, WA2 7SB
The Old School, Fairfield and Howley Neighbourhood Project, Fairfield Street, WA1 3AJ
Oakwood Avenue Community Primary School, Oakwood Avenue, WA1 3SZ
The Irish Club, Orford Lane, Warrington, WA2 7AL
St Elphin's Community Centre, St Katherines Way, WA1 2EG
Nora Street Community House, 15 - 17 Nora Street, WA1 2JG
The Roy Humphreys Centre, 86 Sandy Lane, WA2 9HU
Tetley Walker Sports and Social Club, 37 Long Lane, Warrington, WA2 8PU
St Ann's Church, Central Avenue, WA2 8AJ
St Benedicts Social Centre, Rhodes Street, WA2 7QE
Orford Jubilee Neighbourhood Hub, Jubilee Way, WA2 8HE
Orford Hub Community Centre, Festival Avenue, WA2 9EP
Mobile Unit - Ulverston Avenue, Ulverston Avenue, Warrington, WA2 9JX
St Andrews Church Hall, Poplars Avenue, Warrington, WA2 9UE
Radley Common Community Centre, Grasmere Avenue, WA2 0LR
The Hub, Capesthorne Road, Warrington, WA2 0JF
Greenwood Community Centre, Meteor Crescent, Warrington, WA2 0DU
Cinnamon Brow Community Centre, Perth Close, WA2 0SF
Capesthorne Community Centre, Avery Close, Warrington WA2 0BJ
The Orchard Childrens Centre (Little Acorns), Hilden Road, Padgate, WA2 0JP
Cinnamon Brow Community Centre, Perth Close, WA2 0SF
Fearnhead Cross Community and Youth Centre, Fearnhead Cross, Insall Road, WA2 0HD
Padgate Youth and Community Centre, Station Road South, WA2 0QS
Cinnamon Brow Community Centre, Perth Close, WA2 0SF
Bruche Primary School, Seymour Drive, Paddington, WA1 3TT
St Oswalds Catholic Primary School, Padgate Lane, Padgate, WA1 3LB
Alford Sports and Social Club, Manchester Road, Warrington, WA1 3NJ
Rixton with Glazebrook Community Hall, Manchester Road, Rixton, WA3 6JZ
Glazebrook Methodist Church, Glazebrook Lane, WA3 5AY
St Martins Methodist Church, Gig Lane, Woolston, WA1 4EE
Woolston Social Club, 50 Manchester Road, Woolston, WA1 4AD
Woolston Neighbourhood Hub, Hall Road, WA1 4PN
Bruche Primary School, Seymour Drive, Paddington, WA1 3TT
Little Learners, Callands Road, WA5 9RJ
Kingswood Community Centre, Kingswood Road, WA5 7XQ
Westbrook Library, Westbrook, Warrington, WA5 8UG

 

Polling stations in Warrington South

St Mary Magdalenes Church Hall, 87 Dingleway, Appleton, WA4 3AG
Broomfields Leisure Centre, Broomfields Road, Appleton, WA4 3AE
Appleton Parish Hall, Dudlow Green Road, Appleton, WA4 5EQ
St Matthews Church Hall, Stretton Road, Stretton, WA4 4NT
St John's Community Church Hall, Old Chester Road, Higher Walton, WA4 6TG
Little Stars Childrens Centre, Boulting Avenue, Warrington, WA5 0JG
Community Shop, Troutbeck Avenue, Bewsey, WA5 0AS
Warrington Day Centre Project, 44 Allen Street, WA2 7JB
St Albans R C Primary School, Bewsey Road, Warrington, WA5 0JS
Whitecross Community & Recreation Centre , Lexden Street, WA5 1PT
Pyramid, Palmyra Square South, WA1 1BL
St Werburghs Community Hub, Boswell Avenue, WA4 6DQ
St Phillip`s (Westbrook) Church, 301-302 Westbrook Centre, Westbrook, WA5 8UF
Chapelford Village Primary School, Santa Rosa Boulevard, WA5 3AL
Bewsey Barns Community Centre, Old Hall Road, WA5 9PA
Westbrook Old Hall Primary School, Old Hall Road, Old Hall, WA5 9QA
Grappenhall Library, Victoria Avenue, WA4 2PE
Appleton Thorn Village Hall, Stretton Road, Appleton, WA4 4RT
Grappenhall Community Centre, Bellhouse Lane, Grappenhall, WA4 2SG
Grappenhall Heys Community Primary School, Stansfield Drive, WA4 3EA
Grappenhall Independent Methodist Church Hall, Barton Avenue, WA4 2LE
Great Sankey Neighbourhood Hub, Lingley Green Avenue, Great Sankey, WA5 3AA
Tim Parry Community Centre, Cromdale Way, WA5 3NY
Whittle Hall Community Centre, Lonsdale Close, WA5 3UA
Barrow Hall Primary School, Sophia Drive, Great Sankey, WA5 3TX
Great Sankey Primary School, Liverpool Road, Great Sankey, WA5 1SB
Hood Manor Community Centre, Raikes Close, WA5 1XE
Hood Lane Community Centre, 131 Hood Lane North, Great Sankey, WA5 1XU
Kings Community Centre, Marina Avenue, Great Sankey, WA5 1JH
Great Sankey Childrens Centre, Liverpool Road, Great Sankey, WA5 1SB
Sankey Bridges Community Centre, 351 Old Liverpool Road, WA5 1EB
Latchford Methodist Church Hall, 6 Thelwall Lane, Warrington, WA4 1LH
Grange Sports and Social Club, 52 Grange Avenue, WA4 1QH
Westy Community Centre, Bridgewater Avenue, WA4 1TA
Latchford Baptist Church Hall, Loushers Lane, WA4 2RP
St Hildas Mission, Slater Street, Warrington, WA4 1DN
St Johns Church Hall, Wilderspool Causeway, Warrington, WA4 6QE
St Werburghs Community Hub, Boswell Avenue, WA4 6DQ
Warrington Town FC Sports & Social Club, Cantilever Park, Common Lane, WA4 2RS
Thelwall Community Junior School, Thelwall New Road, WA4 2HX
Bradshaw Community Primary School, Bradshaw Lane, WA4 2QN
Grappenhall Community Centre, Bellhouse Lane, Grappenhall, WA4 2SG
Penketh South Community Primary School, Finlay Avenue, WA5 2PN
Wynsors World of Shoes, 74 Warrington Road, WA5 2JZ
St Josephs Parish Centre, Meeting Lane, Penketh, WA5 2BB
Penketh Pool and Community Centre, Honiton Way, WA5 2EY
Great Sankey Primary School, Liverpool Road, Great Sankey, WA5 1SB
Tim Parry Community Centre, Cromdale Way, WA5 3NY
Great Sankey Childrens Centre, Liverpool Road, Great Sankey, WA5 1SB
St Thomas Church Hall, Ellesmere Road, Stockton Heath, WA4 6DS
Stockton Heath Methodist Church, Heath Street, WA4 6LP
Stockton Heath Library, Alexandra Park, Alexandra Road, WA4 2AN
St Mary Magdalenes Church Hall, 87 Dingleway, Appleton, WA4 3AG

Polling stations in Tatton

Oughtrington Community Centre, Oughtrington Crescent, Lymm, Cheshire, WA13 9JD

Statham Primary School, Warrington Road, WA13 9BE

Cherry Blossom Pre School, Cherry Tree Primary School, Hardy Road, WA13 0NX

St Mary’s Church Hall, Crouchley Lane, WA13 0AS

Lymm Village Hall, Pepper Street, Lymm, WA13 0JB

Postal and proxy votes

You can decide to vote by post on a temporary or permanent basis without having to provide a reason. Postal votes are now valid for a maximum of three years, then a full reapplication is needed, instead refreshing signature every five years. All applications now need to include your National Insurance number.

You can also ask for someone to vote on your behalf if you are unable to get to the polling station. This is called voting by proxy.

An elector may appoint an emergency proxy at an election up to 5pm on polling day in specific circumstances. 

The deadlines to apply for postal and proxy votes are:

  • New postal vote and postal proxy applications, and changes to existing postal or proxy votes: 5pm, Wednesday 19 June 2024
  • Deadline for new applications to vote by proxy (not postal proxy or emergency proxies): 5pm, Wednesday 26 June 2024

Register to vote by post or proxy

Making voting accessible

There's lots of support to help people to vote, including translated materials for those with English as a second language, as well as accessible materials like easy read and braille materials for disabled voters.

Find out how we can support you to vote

Polling districts

The Warrington polling districts that will form part of the Tatton Constituency in the general election are located in the Lymm South Ward of the Borough. These include:

  • SNA – 3,337 electorate at 4 June 2024

Polling station, Oughtrington Community Centre, Oughtrington Crescent, Lymm, Cheshire, WA13 9JD

  • SNB - 1,534 electorate at 4 June 2024

Polling station, Statham Primary School, Warrington Road, WA13 9BE

  • SPA – 2432 electorate at 4 June 2024
    Polling station, Cherry Blossom Pre School, Cherry Tree Primary School, Hardy Road, WA13 0NX
  • SPB – 1486 electorate at 4 June 2024
    Polling station, St Mary’s Church Hall, Crouchley Lane, WA13 0AS
  • SPC – 1167 electorate at 4 June 2024
    Polling station, Lymm Village Hall, Pepper Street, Lymm, WA13 0JB

Frequently asked questions

When is the election and what elections are taking place?

The next general election will take place on Thursday 4 July.

What are the changes to elections this year following the Elections Act?

The Election Act contains measures that affect elections and the way we vote, campaigning and the rules on campaign spending and funding, and parliamentary oversight of the Electoral Commission.

Changes that have come into force so far include:

Requirement to show ID at polling stations

  • If an elector refuses to provide valid photo ID, staff will be unable to issue a ballot paper
  • If an elector does not have photo ID with them, they can return up until 10pm
  • If an elector has a face covering, we will have privacy screens if needed, so they can confirm ID before voting

Accessibility

  • Disabled voters can now choose anyone who is over 18 to accompany them in the polling station to help them vote
  • Improving the accessibility of elections, such as aids like braille ballot paper information, pencil grips, tactile voting devices and magnifiers to help disabled people to vote

Changes to postal and proxy voting

  • Postal votes are now valid for a maximum of 3 years then full reapplication instead refreshing signature every 5 years. All applications now need NI number
  • Proxy vote changes mean electors will only be allowed to act as proxy for up to 4 people, of whom no more than 2 can be ‘domestic electors
  • Existing long term proxy voters have been invited to reapply by 31 January. We can only accept paper applications for Long term proxy applications
  • Electors can now apply online for an absent vote - apply for a postal vote or proxy vote on GOV.UK
  • Paper applications are also available on GOV.UK, or electors can request us to send a paper form to them.

Preventing undue influence and a new intimidatory sanction

  • Changes made to simplify and clarify the offence of undue influence.
  • This extends to anyone who seeks to intimidate a voter either inside or outside a polling station.

Other changes include

  • More flexibility in the use of commonly used names in the nomination process
  • Changes to overseas voting
  • Political parties/campaigners are banned from handling postal votes (unless it is their own) at elections from 2 May 2024
  • There will be a limit of five postal vote packs that a person can hand to staff at a polling station (7am -10pm on polling day) or council offices (these venues are Times Square Reception between 9am and 5pm and Town Hall reception between 8.45am and 4.30pm.
  • When handing in a completed postal vote pack the person handing votes in to us must complete a postal vote handling form giving their details. Any votes handed in without the postal vote hand in form being completed will be rejected.

More information can be found on the Electoral Commission website. 

What are the key dates for the general election?

The key dates and deadlines for the general election are:

  • Deadline to register to vote: Tuesday 18 June 2024
  • Deadline for New Postal Vote and Postal Proxy Applications, and Changes to Existing Postal or Proxy Votes: Wednesday 19 June 2024 (5pm)
  • Deadline for New Applications to Vote by Proxy (not Postal Proxy or Emergency Proxies): Wednesday 26 June 2024 (5pm)
  • Deadline to apply for a Voter Authority Certificates: Wednesday 26 June 2024 (5pm)
  • Polling Day: Thursday 4 July 2024, 7am to 10pm
  • Last Time for Re-issue of Spoilt or Lost Postal Votes: Thursday 4 July 2024 (5pm)
  • Deadline for Emergency Proxy Applications: Thursday 4 July 2024 (5pm)
  • Last Time to Alter the Register Due to Clerical Error or Court Appeal: Thursday 4 July 2024 (9pm)
How can I vote at in the elections?

There are a number of ways to have your say in the general election when it is announced - you can vote in a polling station, by post, or by appointing someone you trust to vote on your behalf, known as a proxy vote.

How can I apply to vote by post or proxy?

Visit our vote by post or proxy page for more information.

How do I register to vote?

Visit our register to vote page for more information.

Is voting by post safe?

Yes, voting by post is safe and proven cases of electoral fraud are rare. When voting by post, you should mark your vote on the ballot paper in secret, and seal the envelope yourself.

You will also be asked to give your date of birth and signature when applying for a postal or proxy vote. This makes postal voting safe, because when you return your postal voting pack your signature and date of birth are checked against those you provided before to confirm your identity.

Your signature and date of birth are separated from your ballot paper before it is looked at or counted, so giving this information will not affect the secrecy of your vote.

Will I need to bring my own pen or pencil?

Pencils will be available at all polling stations in the borough. You may bring your own pen or pencil and use this to vote for the candidate/s of your choice.

17 June 2024