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Local Government: Elections

Asked by Manuela PerteghellaLiberal DemocratMinistry of Housing, Communities and Local GovernmentTabled Answered 11 February 2025UIN 28830

The question

To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, what recent discussions she has had with local authorities on the adequacy of the support they received for holding local elections in May 2025.

Answered by Rushanara Ali

The Government continues to engage with local authorities, following on from the sustained engagement and support provided ahead of last year’s elections. The Government takes care to understand the needs of Electoral Registration Officers and Returning Officers and ensure they have the necessary support ahead of scheduled polls in May.

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