Written Question·Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government·UIN 98816

Local Government: Elections

Tabled: 10 December 2025

Answered: 22 December 2025

Question

Sir James Cleverly

To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, pursuant to the written statement on 19 November 2025, HCWS1071, on Local Government Reorganisation, by when legislation is needed to cancel local elections that were scheduled t

Answer

Alison McGovern

As set out in my statement of 18 December, councils are in the best position to judge their local capacity and the impact of potential postponements of local elections in their area. In the spirit of devolution and trusting local leaders, this government ...

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