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Local Government: Elections

Asked by James McMurdockIndependentMinistry of Housing, Communities and Local GovernmentTabled Answered 26 January 2026UIN 107660

The question

To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, whether he plans to consider representations from councillors at (a) Thurrock and (b) Basildon councils on alleged procedural improprieties before he decides on cancelling those local elections.

Answered by Alison McGovern

The Secretary of State announced his decisions to the House on 22 January. We plan to bring forward legislation to postpone Thurrock Council’s 2026 elections.

In reaching his decisions, the Secretary of State carefully considered all the representations made.

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