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Local Government: Suffolk

Asked by James CartlidgeConservativeMinistry of Housing, Communities and Local GovernmentTabled Answered 3 March 2026UIN 115850

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To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, whether it remains his policy to have elections for the shadow unitary authority in Suffolk in May 2027.

Answered by Alison McGovern

The Government remains committed to the indicative timetable published in July, with elections to new councils in May 2027. This is with the exception of Surrey, where we have already announced two new councils with elections expected in May 2026.

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