Written Question·Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government·UIN 115145
Local Government: Elections
Tabled: 23 February 2026
Answered: 2 March 2026
Named DayQuestion
James McMurdock
Independent — South Basildon and East Thurrock
To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, with reference to his letter to council leaders on 16 February 2026, whether he has had recent discussions with Cabinet colleagues on whether the 2027 local elections will procee
Answer
Alison McGovernThe government remains committed to the indicative timetable set out in July, with elections to the new councils scheduled for May 2027.