Written Question·Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government·UIN 103095

Local Government: Elections

Tabled: 5 January 2026

Answered: 8 January 2026

Named Day

Question

Zöe Franklin

To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, whether district elections in one area can go ahead if another district in the reorganisation area has requested postponement due to capacity issues in areas in which Mayoral ele

Answer

Alison McGovern

The Secretary of State will take his decision on whether or not to postpone a council’s elections having regard to any views provided by councils, together with any other representations received.  The Secretary of State will consider the position of each...

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