Written Question·Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government·UIN 117780

Local Government: Elections

Tabled: 4 March 2026
Answered: 13 March 2026

Question

Kevin Hollinrake

ConservativeThirsk and Malton

To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, pursuant to the answer of 14 January 2026 to Question 102816 on Local Government: Elections, on what dates the Electoral Commission was informed of his Department's (a) decision

Answer

Miatta Fahnbulleh
Strategic authorities are established by secondary legislation, which requires the consent of the constituent councils. Whilst there is no requirement to consult the Electoral Commission on the establishment of strategic authorities, including on the timi...

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