Written Question·Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government·UIN 107659
Local Government: Elections
Tabled: 21 January 2026
Answered: 26 January 2026
Named DayQuestion
James McMurdock
Independent — South Basildon and East Thurrock
To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, when he plans to update (a) Basildon, (b) Thurrock and (c) other councils who have requested election postponements.
Answer
Alison McGovernThe Secretary of State announced his decisions to the House on 22 January. We plan to bring forward legislation to postpone Thurrock Council’s 2026 elections. In reaching his decisions, the Secretary of State carefully considered all the representations m...
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