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Local Government: Elections

Asked by Sir James CleverlyConservativeMinistry of Housing, Communities and Local GovernmentTabled Answered 17 November 2025UIN 87777

The question

To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, pursuant to the Answer of 28 October 2025 to Question 83343 on Elections: Pilot Schemes, what his planned timetable is for announcing which local authority areas will be selected

Answered by Samantha Dixon

We are currently reviewing applications from local authorities wishing to pilot at the May 2026 elections and we will share further details in due course.

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