Huntingdonshire District Council: Elections
The question
To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, when returning officers will be informed of whether Huntingdonshire District Council elections will go ahead in 2026.
Answered by Alison McGovern
Our starting point is for all elections scheduled for May 2026 to go ahead unless there is strong justification otherwise.
Returning Officers are not directly informed by the Government about whether local elections will proceed. They act independently, complying with legislation and following guidance provided by the Electoral Commission.
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