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Local Government: Elections

Asked by Sir James CleverlyConservativeMinistry of Housing, Communities and Local GovernmentTabled Answered 14 January 2026UIN 103287

The question

To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, what the latest possible date is for him to make a decision to cancel scheduled council elections in May 2026.

Answered by Alison McGovern

The deadline for representations on the postponement of local elections in May 2026 is 15 January. After this, the Secretary of State will consider all views provided, together with any other representations received, before decisions are made. If the Secretary of State decides to postpone an election, legislation will be brought forward as soon as practicable and the House will be updated.

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