Written Question·Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government·UIN 111134
Local Government: Elections
Tabled: 5 February 2026
Answered: 26 February 2026
Question
Sir James Cleverly
Conservative — Braintree
To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, what his policy is on (a) further delaying or (b) cancelling under scheduled council elections in 2027 in areas with local government restructuring.
Answer
Alison McGovernI refer the Rt.Hon. Member to the Secretary of State’s Written Ministerial Statement of 23 February HCWS1349, updating the House on 2026 local elections.