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Local Government: Elections

Asked by David SimmondsConservativeMinistry of Housing, Communities and Local GovernmentTabled Answered 5 February 2026UIN 109618

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To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, what his planned timetable is for laying secondary legislation to cancel the May 2026 local elections for specific local authorities; and whether it will be by negative or affirm

Answered by Alison McGovern

The Statutory Instrument to postpone elections for specified local authorities was laid before Parliament on 5 February. The instrument will be considered by the negative resolution procedure.

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