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Local Government: Elections

Asked by David SimmondsConservativeMinistry of Housing, Communities and Local GovernmentTabled Answered 5 February 2026UIN 109270

The question

To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, which scheduled town or parish council elections will take place in May 2026 in localities where scheduled principal council elections will be postponed in May 2026 by district c

Answered by Alison McGovern

Parish and town council elections will be proceeding as planned, given they are outside of local government reorganisation. Information on town and parish councils elections is held by the relevant district councils.

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