Written Question·Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government·UIN 103664

Local Government: Elections

Tabled: 6 January 2026

Answered: 14 January 2026

Named Day

Question

James McMurdock

Independent — South Basildon and East Thurrock

To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, whether public petitions for elections to proceed in Basildon and Thurrock will factor into his decision on whether to cancel elections.

Answer

Alison McGovern

The Secretary of State will consider all representations received, including any public petitions, before making a decision on whether to postpone elections. He will consider the position of each council individually, weighing up the evidence received. No...

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