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Local Government: Cambridgeshire

Asked by Ian SollomLiberal DemocratMinistry of Housing, Communities and Local GovernmentTabled Answered 2 September 2026UIN 19586

The question

To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, by what date he plans to announce a decision on local government reorganisation in Cambridgeshire and Peterborough; and whether this will affect the planned timetable of shadow elections in May 2027 and vesting day in April 2028.

Answered by Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government

The government will aim to reach a decision on which option, if any, to implement by October at the latest. This will still allow elections to new councils in May 2027 before they go live in April 2028.

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