Written Question·Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government·UIN 107951
Local Government: Elections
Tabled: 22 January 2026
Answered: 29 January 2026
Question
James McMurdock
Independent — South Basildon and East Thurrock
To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, pursuant to his Department's press release entitled Councils granted flexibility to finish reorganisation published on 22 January 2026, what recent discussions his Department has
Answer
Alison McGovernAs per the Secretary of State’s statement on 22 January, the necessary legislation will be laid shortly to postpone a minority of local elections in 2026, including Thurrock Council.The Department has had a range of discussions with councils across the co...
ⓘ
This is an extract from the Parliament API. Search the full answer on Parliament.uk (UIN 107951) →