Written Question·Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government·UIN 102773
Local Government: Elections
Tabled: 5 January 2026
Answered: 13 January 2026
Question
Sir James Cleverly
Conservative — Braintree
To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, on what date were political parties (a) informed and (b) consulted on the 2026 local election pilots.
Answer
Samantha DixonThe government is exploring ways to make voting in person more efficient, more convenient, and better aligned with the expectations of today’s electors. Local authorities were invited to apply to pilot a range of flexible voting methods at the May 2026 el...
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