Housing frustrations dominate as Halton voters desert Labour
On the streets of Widnes and Runcorn, new housing estates keep emerging. These steadily expanding rows of new homes are increasingly controversial among the people living amongst them.
“I think the main thing around here is we’re getting new houses,...
Analysis: Halton could face huge change in upcoming elections
It’s just one week to go until the local elections take place across the Liverpool City Region. The elections are to vote for borough or city councillors.
This impacts who controls and looks after local services, including rubbish collection and...
“We can’t give up the fight” Cronton Action Group on proposed housing developments
Campaigners against two housing developments in Cronton have vowed to continue their fight with the planned homes proving to be an issue in the forthcoming local election in Knowsley.
Two schemes have been proposed in the area, one off of...
Only Labour and Reform field full list of candidates for Sefton
Labour and Reform are the only parties with the full three candidates for each ward in Sefton in the upcoming elections, Mersey News Live analysis reports.
The rise in Reform presence indicates their position as the primary opposition to Labour...
“It’s an absolute disaster”: Locals lament decline of Kirkby town centre
The death of the high street and town centres across the UK will be an issue in many areas when England goes to the polls next week, and Kirkby is a shining example of this issue.
It is true that...
Labour could lose control of Merseyside councils, expert says
Only two years ago, the Labour Party swept to power after 14 years of Conservative rule. However, since then, the party has collapsed in the polls. With the upcoming local elections on May 7th, including on Merseyside, Sir Keir...
Is social media the new battleground for elections?
Elections used to be fought with door knocking, letters through your door and interviews with the press. But these local elections we are seeing social media being a strong weapon in the candidates' arsenal.
But this isn't the case...
MNL explains: What you need to know about the local elections
What you need to know about the local elections
The 7th of May brings the local elections to those of you in Sefton, Knowsley, St Helens and Halton.
We know that elections and politics can be complex so Mersey News Live is...
MNL Elections: Ward changes for Sefton in upcoming local elections
If you live in the Sefton borough, you may be voting in a new ward in the upcoming local elections.
Big changes have been made to the borough by the Local Government Boundary Commission for England (LGBCE).
Their changes are meant...
Everything you need to know about the Sefton elections
On the 7th of May, voters across the Liverpool City Region boroughs of Sefton, St Helens, Knowsley and Halton will be going to the polls to elect their councils.
These elections are occurring in conjunction with the local elections happening...
