Written Question·Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government·UIN 108133
Local Government: Elections
Tabled: 23 January 2026
Answered: 9 February 2026
Question
James McMurdock
Independent — South Basildon and East Thurrock
To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, what assessment he has made of the potential impact of postponing the 2026 local elections on the progress of Basildon council's local plan.
Answer
Alison McGovernThe Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government followed a locally-led process and based his decisions on a careful consideration of the representations made from councils with elections scheduled in May and from other councils, inter...
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