Polling district and polling places review 2025 draft proposals - New ward: Willenhall (currently Willenhall South Ward)
The ward has lost Coronation Avenue and its connected roads to Bentley and Darlaston North ward, with the River Tame as the boundary in this area. Also, the northern boundary with Short Heath has been adjusted to largely follow the historical route of Bentley Canal to Wolverhampton Road.
| Polling District | Consisting of (old Polling District letters) | Polling Place | Total Electorate | Number of Polling Stations | Feedback | Proposals |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| WIL1/WS | GE (all electors) | St. Marys Parish Hall, Leveson Street, WV13 1DA | 2821 | 1 | Feedback proposed no changes | GE electorate exceeds Electoral Commission guidance (2821 with 264 postal voters). No alternative venue has been identified. Left as a single polling station - will seek to appoint additional polling staff and review electorate prior to each election. |
| WIL2/WS | GD part) GF (part) | Barcroft Primary School, Barcroft WV13 1NF | 1694 | 1 | Split polling district following ward boundary changes with Short Heath and Bentley & Darlaston North. Propose combining GD and GC along Wolverhampton Road West to the eastern border with Short Heath ward. | |
| WIL3/WS | GA (part) GB (0 electors) GC (part) | Willenhall Community Pavilion, Pinson Road WV13 2PW | 2243 | 1 | For equality of electors propose adjusting the boundary with GC along Croft Street, Gomer Street, Peel Street to the railway line. Boundary adjusted with GB to run behind Rose Hill. | |
| WIL4/WS | GA (part) GB (0 electors) GC (part) GF (part) | Proposal - St Giles Church, Walsall Street WV13 2ER Current - Temp Building Sited on Morrisons Car Park, Middle Piece Way WV13 1QG | 2082 | 1 | Split ward boundary change with Bentley & Darlaston North. See WIL5/WN re. adjusted boundary. Southern boundary line with GB drawn along railway line. Propose using St Giles Church which is more centrally located, accessible and suitable. | |
| WIL5/WS | GB (part) | St. Giles Court Community Room, St. Giles Court, Rose Hill Gardens WV13 2LX | 1678 | 1 | See WIL3/WS and WIL4/WN re. adjusted boundary. | |
| Total for Ward: WILLENHALL | 10518 | 5 |