Oral Question·Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government
“Whether East Sussex County Council elections will take place in 2026.”
Tabled: 18 November 2025Answered: 24 November 2025
Asked by
James MacCleary
Liberal Democrat — Lewes
Answering Minister
the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government
Answer from Hansard
The Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government (Steve Reed)
Our vision on local government reorganisation is clear: we intend to create stronger single-tier local councils that are better equipped to drive economic growth and improve local public services. The Government’s intention remains for all elections scheduled for May 2026 to go ahead, including East Sussex county council.
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