Written Question·Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government·UIN 107957

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, whether he has made an assessment of the risk to voters from the holding and postponement of elections in the same area.

Answer

Alison McGovern

There are approximately 650 councillors whose terms will be extended as a result of local election postponements. This does not take into account any by-elections. The exact length of the term of the office will vary, including depending on the election c...

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