The three parishes were merged into a single parish called Billinge and Winstanley on 1 April 1924, covering the same area as the urban district, although the former parish areas continued to be used as wards for the election of councillors.
On April 1, 1924, the three parishes were amalgamated into a single parish known as Billinge and Winstanley, which covered the same territory as the urban district. The original parish divisions were retained for electing local council members.